RequestLab vs Curly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RequestLab
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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.
Curly
A native REST API client for iOS and iPad, designed for developers to test and debug APIs efficiently. It supports various request methods, response inspection with syntax highlighting, and collection organization.
- Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests
- Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body
- JSON syntax highlighting for responses
- Organize endpoints into collections
- Import Postman and Bruno collections
- Environment variables with autocomplete
- Pre-request and post-response scripts
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Curly is a native REST API client built for iOS and iPad. Designed for developers who need a fast, lightweight tool to test and debug APIs directly from their device. Features: - Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests - Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body - Inspect responses with JSON syntax highlighting - Filter JSON responses with JSONPath expressions - Organize endpoints into collections with emoji icons and nested folders - Drag-and-drop requests between folders - Import Postman and Bruno collections - Import requests by pasting cURL commands - Copy requests as cURL for sharing - Environment variables with autocomplete, inline preview, and bulk import across environments - Pre-request and post-response scripts - View response headers, status codes, timing, and size
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Curly at every 2 days against RequestLab's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Curly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RequestLab | Curly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Albrecht | Artem Sharifullin |
In-app purchases
RequestLab
No in-app purchases
Curly
No in-app purchases









