# APIOrbit vs API Inspector for Postman

The clearest difference is update cadence: APIOrbit at every 9 days against API Inspector for Postman's every 13 months. APIOrbit also leads on device support (4 vs 2). API Inspector for Postman's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

APIOrbit ships an update every 9 days, API Inspector for Postman every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APIOrbit | API Inspector for Postman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Makushov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797582853) | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) |

## What reviewers say

### APIOrbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiorbit-rest-and-graphql/id6742253618)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| API Orbit Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| API Orbit Premium - Annually | $49.99 | per year |
| API Orbit Premium - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### API Inspector for Postman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-inspector-for-postman/id6751794039)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| API Inspector Rest Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| API Inspector Bot Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| API Inspector Capture Pro | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APIOrbit free?

APIOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is API Inspector for Postman free?

API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do APIOrbit or API Inspector for Postman have ads?

Neither APIOrbit nor API Inspector for Postman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APIOrbit or API Inspector for Postman?

APIOrbit ships an update every 9 days, and API Inspector for Postman every 13 months. Most recently, APIOrbit was updated on October 14, 2026 and API Inspector for Postman on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*