Comparison

RequestLab vs Design Patterns for Devs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Design Patterns for Devs

Master software design patterns with interactive flashcards. This app provides comprehensive lessons, code examples, and quizzes to help developers understand and apply architectural concepts for better coding and clearer architecture.

Highlights
  • Interactive flashcards
  • Gang of Four pattern coverage
  • Real-world analogies
  • UML diagrams and code examples
  • Usage, Pros & Cons
  • Quizzes for retention
Features
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Learn or recall design patterns with interactive flashcards covering every Gang of Four pattern. Whether you’re new to design patterns or looking to refresh your knowledge, this app gives you everything you need to understand and remember them effectively. Each lesson usually includes: > GoF definition > Problem & Solution > Real World Analogy > UML diagram and code example > Usage > Pros & Cons > Common Mistakes > Related Patterns > Quiz Designed for fast recall, real-world application, and long-term retention, this app helps you write better code, understand architecture more clearly, and boost your developer skills. IN-APP PURCHASES The app is free to download. Some features require a one-time purchase. LEGAL Privacy policy - https://danielgogozan.github.io/DesignPatterns-LandingPage/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RequestLab4 screens
Design Patterns for Devs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RequestLab at none against Design Patterns for Devs's 1. RequestLab also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Design Patterns for Devs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RequestLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Design Patterns for Devs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RequestLab versus Design Patterns for Devs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestLabDesign Patterns for Devs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin AlbrechtDaniel Gogozan

In-app purchases

None

RequestLab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Design Patterns for Devs

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is RequestLab free?
RequestLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Design Patterns for Devs free?
Design Patterns for Devs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RequestLab or Design Patterns for Devs have ads?
Neither RequestLab nor Design Patterns for Devs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestLab or Design Patterns for Devs?
RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, and Design Patterns for Devs every 3 months. Most recently, RequestLab was updated on September 22, 2026 and Design Patterns for Devs on September 28, 2026.

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