RequestLab vs Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
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.
Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
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Find the WidgetKit API and minimal Swift code you need while building iOS widgets. Browse practical references for timelines, AppIntent widgets, Lock Screen widgets, interactive widgets, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Control Widgets, reload APIs, and ActivityKit-related setup. What you can do: - Browse WidgetKit, Live Activity, and Control Widget reference entries. - Check each entry's role, setup steps, constraints, supported iOS version, and Apple documentation link. - Review minimal Swift code for common widget patterns. - Try bundled working widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, and Live Activity behavior. - Use the app without an account, backend, or analytics. Widget Catalog for WidgetKit is a paid app. One App Store purchase includes the complete catalog, every code block, and all runnable samples. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. This app is an independent developer reference and is not an official Apple product. WidgetKit, ActivityKit, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, and related technology names are Apple technology names used descriptively. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://apps.caen.co.jp/widgetkitcatalog/privacy/ Support: https://apps.caen.co.jp/widgetkitcatalog/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: RequestLab at 3 against Widget Catalog for WidgetKit's 1. RequestLab also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Widget Catalog for WidgetKit monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RequestLab | Widget Catalog for WidgetKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Albrecht | CAEN Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
RequestLab
No in-app purchases
Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
No in-app purchases
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