Comparison

API Tester(Pro) vs HomeBar for HomeKit

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

Head to head
About

API Tester(Pro)

Features
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Simplify API testing with API Tester, a powerful and intuitive tool designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity. Whether you’re a developer, tester, or API enthusiast, API Tester provides all the features you need to manage and test RESTful APIs effectively. Key Features: Collections of Requests: Organize your API requests into collections, making it easier to manage and test multiple endpoints. Group similar requests together for better organization and a seamless testing experience. Customizable Headers and Parameters: Enable or disable headers and parameters as needed for each request. Fine-tune your requests to match any scenario effortlessly. Raw Body Types: Send raw data in different formats like JSON, XML, or plain text. Choose from various content types and easily configure requests for different APIs. Form Data Support: Easily handle form data submissions, and quickly switch between raw and form-data body types depending on the API requirements. Flexible Authentication Options: Test APIs with different authentication types, including Basic, Bearer Token, OAuth, and more. Set up a base URL and apply parent authentication to multiple requests for a consistent and secure experience. Export and Share Collections: Export your collections as .atc files and share them with others to collaborate or back up your API tests. Effortlessly import shared collections to continue testing. Tutorials Section: Learn everything you need to know about APIs with our in-app tutorials. Gain insights into different API concepts, testing techniques, and best practices to enhance your skills. Download API Tester now and take your API testing to the next level! Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

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HomeBar for HomeKit

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HomeBar is the AI-powered companion that turns your HomeKit setup into a home that actually feels smart. Describe an automation β€” "when it starts raining, close the garage and turn off the sprinklers" β€” and HomeBar builds it. Get daily summaries of what's working, see which device is dragging down your reliability, automation and device logs track every change, and track every watt across your home. Pair it with HomeBar for Mac to unlock the full experience, or use it standalone for powerful on-the-go control that goes far beyond what Apple's Home app offers. AI-POWERED AUTOMATIONS Describe what you want in plain English -- "Turn off all lights when I leave home, but only on weekdays" -- and HomeBar's AI builds the automation for you. Powered by Claude, the AI Automation Builder translates your intent into precise HomeKit triggers, conditions, and actions. SMART DEVICE FILTERS Build custom device views using natural language. Type "lights that are on upstairs" or "devices using more than 100 watts" and HomeBar creates the filter instantly. Save it for one-tap access. INTERACTIVE WIDGETS Home Screen widgets with device toggles, dimmer sliders, and scene activation. Lock Screen widgets for quick device state and scene launch. StandBy mode dashboard with sensor readings at a glance. DEEP DIAGNOSTICS & LOGS See exactly why your automations fail. A searchable log of every automation attempt shows which conditions passed or failed, and why. Push notifications alert you to repeated failures even when you're away from your Mac. DEVICE HEALTH DASHBOARD One screen showing every device that needs attention -- unreachable accessories, low battery, firmware updates, and broken automation references. Push notifications for new issues. ENERGY MONITORING & COST INTELLIGENCE Track real-time power draw, per-device energy breakdowns, and projected costs against your utility rate. Weekly AI recommendations tell you exactly where to save. AI ANOMALY DETECTION Proactive monitoring catches what you miss -- doors left open, energy spikes, sensors going offline. Daily smart summaries and pattern-based automation suggestions delivered right to your iPhone. MATTER NATIVE HomeBar surfaces Matter device data that HomeKit's own UI doesn't show -- real-time power, energy, and cluster data from Thread and Wi-Fi accessories. SENSOR HISTORY & CHARTS Interactive time-series charts for every sensor. Works with all brands, not just Eve hardware. Compare sensors across rooms with swipe-to-zoom and CSV export. BACKUP & RESTORE View and manage HomeKit backups created on your Mac. Full restore guidance with per-device checklists. NFC AUTOMATION TRIGGERS Tap a standard NFC tag to trigger any HomeKit scene or automation. No custom hardware needed -- just writable NFC tags. SIRI SHORTCUTS Full Shortcuts integration for building custom workflows with HomeBar actions. SYNCS WITH MAC CloudKit sync keeps your automation logs, sensor history, and folder assignments in perfect sync between Mac and iPhone. Delta sync minimizes cellular data usage. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT All data stays on your device. No cloud accounts required. AI features send only device names and types -- never audio, video, or location. PRICING HomeBar is free to download with powerful core features. Unlock Pro ($3.99/mo or $34/yr) for advanced automations, diagnostics, and backup. Go Max ($8.99/mo or $74/yr) for unlimited AI, energy monitoring, anomaly detection, and 90-day history. One subscription works across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY https://homebar.industries/privacy

Screenshots

API Tester(Pro)4 screens
HomeBar for HomeKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HomeBar for HomeKit at Free against API Tester(Pro)'s $2.99. API Tester(Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HomeBar for HomeKit is free to download; API Tester(Pro) costs $2.99 up front. HomeBar for HomeKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. API Tester(Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
API Tester(Pro) versus HomeBar for HomeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI Tester(Pro)HomeBar for HomeKit
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHrishi SutharAndrew Gould

In-app purchases

None

API Tester(Pro)

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

HomeBar for HomeKit

Subscriptions4
  • HomeBar - Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • HomeBar - Max (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • HomeBar - Pro (Annual)$33.991 Year
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  • HomeBar - Max (Annual Subscription)$73.991 Year
One-time1
  • HomeBar - LIfetime$119.99

Questions

Is API Tester(Pro) free?
API Tester(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeBar for HomeKit free?
HomeBar for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Tester(Pro) or HomeBar for HomeKit have ads?
Neither API Tester(Pro) nor HomeBar for HomeKit shows ads.

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