Comparison

RequestLab vs API Tool Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RequestLab

Features
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RequestLab is a simple, free, multi-platform tool designed for HTTP API development, debugging, and testing. Run and test your various HTTP requests against your endpoints and check the results. It is intended as a native alternative to programs like Postman, Thunder Client, Bruno, etc. for Apple devices. You can run RequestLab on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro while enjoying the same functionality. Additionally, you have the convenience of sharing your requests between these devices using the import/export functionality. - Create and edit HTTP requests: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS, DELETE, PUT, TRACE, CONNECT, PATCH - Supported authentication methods: Basic, Bearer - Import/Export from and to JSON format for sharing your request - No user tracking, no subscription, no login required. What happens on your device stays on your device.

About

API Tool Pro

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Network Stream Test is a powerful and user-friendly tool for developers and testers. Effortlessly create, send, and manage HTTP and WebSocket requests, view detailed responses, and organize your API calls with tabs, history, and collections. The app also supports network stream testing, including m3u8 (HLS) video playback, making it ideal for streaming developers. Features include file and image upload, environment variable management, authentication support, and a modern, customizable interface with light and dark themes. Perfect for debugging, learning, and streamlining your API and streaming workflow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RequestLab4 screens
API Tool Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: API Tool Pro at every 3 days against RequestLab's every 3 weeks. API Tool Pro also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, API Tool Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RequestLab versus API Tool Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestLabAPI Tool Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin AlbrechtAshen Ishanka Costha

In-app purchases

None

RequestLab

No in-app purchases

None

API Tool Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RequestLab free?
RequestLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Tool Pro free?
API Tool Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RequestLab or API Tool Pro have ads?
Neither RequestLab nor API Tool Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestLab or API Tool Pro?
RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, and API Tool Pro every 3 days. Most recently, RequestLab was updated on September 7, 2026 and API Tool Pro on June 26, 2026.

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