APIOrbit vs Design Patterns for Devs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — status code, response time, headers, JSON values via JSONPath, or body contents — 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 — 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 — applied at execution time. Authentication Basic Auth, Bearer Token, and API Key — with header or query placement. Accessibility Full VoiceOver support across the entire app. Dynamic Type. Dark mode. Get started today — build, test, and debug with APIOrbit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Design Patterns for Devs
Master software design patterns with interactive flashcards. This app provides comprehensive lessons, code examples, and quizzes to help developers understand and apply architectural concepts for better coding and clearer architecture.
- Interactive flashcards
- Gang of Four pattern coverage
- Real-world analogies
- UML diagrams and code examples
- Usage, Pros & Cons
- Quizzes for retention
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Learn or recall design patterns with interactive flashcards covering every Gang of Four pattern. Whether you’re new to design patterns or looking to refresh your knowledge, this app gives you everything you need to understand and remember them effectively. Each lesson usually includes: > GoF definition > Problem & Solution > Real World Analogy > UML diagram and code example > Usage > Pros & Cons > Common Mistakes > Related Patterns > Quiz Designed for fast recall, real-world application, and long-term retention, this app helps you write better code, understand architecture more clearly, and boost your developer skills. IN-APP PURCHASES The app is free to download. Some features require a one-time purchase. LEGAL Privacy policy - https://danielgogozan.github.io/DesignPatterns-LandingPage/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APIOrbit at every 9 days against Design Patterns for Devs's every 2 months. APIOrbit also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Design Patterns for Devs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
APIOrbit ships an update every 9 days, Design Patterns for Devs every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | APIOrbit | Design Patterns for Devs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Stanislav Makushov | Daniel Gogozan |
In-app purchases
APIOrbit
- API Orbit Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- API Orbit Premium - Annually1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- API Orbit Premium - Lifetime$99.99
Design Patterns for Devs
- Lifetime$9.99
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