Comparison

API Dash vs APIOrbit

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

Head to head
About

API Dash

Easily create, customize, and test various HTTP API requests. Organize your requests into collections and preview multimedia responses like images and PDFs. Generate code snippets for integration into your projects.

Highlights
  • Create and customize HTTP requests (GET, POST, etc.)
  • Organize requests in collections and folders
  • Preview multimedia API responses (images, PDFs)
  • Generate code for JavaScript, Python, Dart/Flutter
  • Full dark mode support
  • Export data as HAR file
Features
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Create & Customize API Requests - Create different types of HTTP requests (GET, HEAD, POST, PATCH, PUT and DELETE). - Easily manipulate and play around with request inputs like headers, query parameters and body. - Full support to send text content with Unicode/Emoji and preview any API response containing Unicode/Emoji. Organize Requests in Collections - Create collections and folders to organize your requests. - Press and Drag to Re-arrange requests. - Click and open popup menu to rename, duplicate and delete a request. Visually Preview and Download Data & Multimedia API Responses - Inspect the API Response (HTTP status code, error message, headers, body, time taken). - View formatted code previews for responses of various content types like JSON, XML, YAML, HTML, SQL, etc. - API Dash helps explore, test & preview Multimedia API responses which is not supported by any other API client. You can directly test APIs that return images, PDF, audio & more. - Save response body of any mimetype (image, text, etc.) directly in the Downloads folder of your system by clicking on the Download button. Code Generation - We started out as the only open source API client which supported advanced Dart code generation to easily integrate APIs in Dart/Flutter projects or to directly run it on DartPad. With time we have added more code-gens and currently API Dash supports generation of well-tested integration codes for JavaScript, Python, Kotlin & various other languages. Full Dark Mode Support - Easily switch between light mode and dark mode. Data - Data is persisted locally on the disk. To save the current snapshot, just press the Save button in the collection pane. - Click and open the collection/folder popup menu to export it as HAR. This can be version controlled & can be directly imported in other API Clients like Postman, Paw, etc. - Export your entire data into a HAR (HTTP Archive) file. To access this option goto Settings > Export Data.

About

APIOrbit

This native client allows developers to send and test REST and GraphQL requests on iPhone and iPad. It features an AI assistant for generating code, documentation, and mock data, along with robust debugging and media preview capabilities.

Highlights
  • AI-powered code generation
  • REST and GraphQL request testing
  • JSON viewer and search
  • API documentation generation
  • Postman collection import
  • Offline support
  • Media preview
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A fast, native REST & GraphQL client with AI assistant, built for iPhone and iPad. APIOrbit helps you send requests, debug responses, test endpoints, and generate documentation โ€” all with AI. Import your Postman collections, explore data in a powerful JSON viewer, and keep everything in sync with iCloud. Unlike browser-based tools, APIOrbit is built entirely native. It handles large responses seamlessly, lets you preview images, PDFs, video, audio, and live streams right inside the app, and works offline with your synced collections. KEY FEATURES REST & GraphQL Send any HTTP method. Configure headers, query params, authentication, and all body types โ€” JSON, form URL-encoded, multipart with file attachments, and binary. Full GraphQL support with query editor and variables. AI Assistant Generate data models in 9 languages โ€” Swift, TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, Python, C#, Go, Rust, and Dart. Customize generation settings per language. Create mock request bodies, API documentation, and response summaries. JSON Tree & Search Explore complex responses in a structured, searchable tree. Find any key or value instantly. Filter with JSONPath expressions. Copy any node or value with a tap. API TESTING Turn any request into a test. Attach expectations โ€” status code, response time, headers, JSON values via JSONPath, or body contents โ€” and APIOrbit checks them automatically after every run. JSON bodies are compared structurally (key order is ignored), with content-type-aware matching for XML, HTML, and text. Get an instant pass/fail badge on each response and a dedicated Tests tab with full expected-vs-actual details, or run every request in a collection at once for a complete pass/fail summary. Import Collections Import from Postman (v2.0/v2.1), OpenAPI 3.x, Swagger 2.0, and cURL. Switch from Postman in seconds โ€” your docs come along too. Media Preview View images, PDFs with page navigation, video, audio, and HLS streams directly in the app. No export needed. Debugging & Metrics Monitor DNS lookup, TLS handshake, request and response timing, content size, SSL details, and network protocol. See per-step metrics for every redirect in a chain. iCloud Sync Collections sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro automatically. Collection Variables Define reusable variables for URLs, headers, auth fields, and body โ€” applied at execution time. Authentication Basic Auth, Bearer Token, and API Key โ€” with header or query placement. Accessibility Full VoiceOver support across the entire app. Dynamic Type. Dark mode. Get started today โ€” build, test, and debug with APIOrbit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

API Dash4 screens
APIOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API Dash at none against APIOrbit's 3. API Dash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. API Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
API Dash versus APIOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI DashAPIOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFree โ€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size72 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshita PrasadStanislav Makushov

In-app purchases

None

API Dash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

APIOrbit

Subscriptions2
  • API Orbit Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • API Orbit Premium - Annually1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • API Orbit Premium - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is API Dash free?
API Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APIOrbit free?
APIOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Dash or APIOrbit have ads?
Neither API Dash nor APIOrbit shows ads.

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