Comparison

API Dash vs Apiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Apiary

Features
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APIARY β€” The Ultimate Mobile API Testing Client Take your API development workflow anywhere with Apiary, a professional-grade REST API testing tool designed specifically for mobile developers. Whether you're debugging endpoints on the go, testing webhooks away from your desk, or quickly verifying API responses β€” Apiary brings the power of desktop API clients to your pocket. WHY CHOOSE APIARY Modern development doesn’t stop when you leave your workstation. Apiary is built with a mobile-first mindset, giving you fast and reliable access to essential API testing tools whenever you need them. POWERFUL REQUEST BUILDER β€’ Full HTTP Method Support β€” Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to any REST API endpoint (HTTP & HTTPS) β€’ Headers Management β€” Add, edit, or remove headers such as Authorization, Content-Type, Accept, and custom values β€’ Query Parameters β€” Build and manage complex URLs with an intuitive parameter editor β€’ Body Editor β€” Compose JSON request bodies with real-time formatting and validation β€’ Multi-Format Support β€” Work seamlessly with JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text responses RICH RESPONSE VIEWER β€’ Syntax-Highlighted JSON β€” Read clean, color-coded, formatted responses β€’ Smart Content Detection β€” Automatic formatting based on response content type β€’ Full Response Details β€” Inspect status codes, response times, headers, and body content β€’ Smooth Performance β€” Optimized for large payloads and long responses HISTORY & SAVED REQUESTS β€’ Automatic History β€” Every request is saved locally on your device β€’ Favorites β€” Save frequently used requests for instant access β€’ Quick Re-run β€” Re-send previous requests with a single tap β€’ Local Storage β€” No accounts required, no cloud sync DEVELOPER-FOCUSED DESIGN β€’ Dark & Light Themes β€” Choose the interface that fits your environment β€’ Clean UI β€” Modern, intuitive interface inspired by honeycomb aesthetics β€’ Responsive Layout β€” Optimized for portrait and landscape orientations β€’ Smooth Animations β€” Subtle transitions for a polished experience ROBUST ERROR HANDLING β€’ Clear Error Messages β€” Understand network issues, timeouts, and invalid URLs β€’ Detailed Diagnostics β€” See exactly what went wrong with your request β€’ Safe Validation β€” Catch errors before sending requests PERFECT FOR Backend developers, mobile developers, full-stack engineers, QA testers, technical leads, and students learning API development. PRIVACY FIRST Apiary stores all request data locally on your device. API keys, authentication tokens, and request history are never transmitted to external servers. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Download Apiary and turn your phone into a powerful API testing workstation. Built by a developer, for developers.

Screenshots

API Dash4 screens
Apiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

API Dash and Apiary are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
API Dash versus Apiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI DashApiary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshita PrasadNecati Kocak

In-app purchases

None

API Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Apiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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