Comparison

APIOrbit vs SendMan

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

Head to head
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 — 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/

About

SendMan

This tool allows developers to build, test, and monitor APIs from any location. Organize requests, save collections, and debug efficiently by comparing responses and inspecting payloads.

Highlights
  • Build and test APIs
  • Monitor API performance
  • Organize requests and collections
  • Switch between environments
  • Run requests in sequence
  • Compare responses
  • Inspect headers and payloads
Features
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SendMan is a full-featured API client for iPhone and iPad — build, send, and test HTTP requests anywhere, without opening your laptop. Debug a REST endpoint on the train, test a GraphQL query between meetings, or inspect a live WebSocket: SendMan puts a complete API testing toolkit in your pocket. Built natively for iOS, it's fast, works offline, and is made for developers, QA engineers, and mobile teams who need real API tooling on the go. BUILD & SEND REQUESTS - Full HTTP request builder — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE & more - Add headers, query params, and request bodies in seconds - Reuse {{environment}} variables across URL, headers, params & body - Write tests and validate responses automatically - Generate ready-to-use code from any request ORGANIZE YOUR WORK - Save and group requests into Collections - Switch between multiple Environments and configurations - Full request History with status codes and response times - Instant search across everything GO BEYOND REST - GraphQL — run queries, mutations, and subscriptions - WebSocket — test real-time connections live - Traffic Capture — intercept and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic in real time - Monitor — run requests on a schedule and watch performance DEVELOPER TOOLS - Mock Data — auto-generate realistic JSON to test your APIs - JSON Diff — compare two responses and spot every change instantly - Dashboard with success, failure, and average response-time metrics - Response insights, charts, and performance tracking FULL REQUEST CONTROL - Fine-tune timeouts, max response size, and HTTP version - Toggle SSL certificate verification for self-signed certs - SSL/TLS key logging for deep debugging - Light & dark themes plus custom color palettes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your requests, history, and data stay on your device. SendMan works offline and never sits between you and your APIs. Privacy Policy: https://sendman.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

APIOrbit4 screens
SendMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SendMan at ad-supported against APIOrbit's free with in-app purchases. SendMan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SendMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APIOrbit ships an update every 9 days, SendMan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
APIOrbit versus SendMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPIOrbitSendMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStanislav MakushovMohammad Imran Mia

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
2 purchases

SendMan

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is APIOrbit free?
APIOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendMan free?
SendMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APIOrbit or SendMan have ads?
Neither APIOrbit nor SendMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APIOrbit or SendMan?
APIOrbit ships an update every 9 days, and SendMan every 2 weeks. Most recently, APIOrbit was updated on October 14, 2026 and SendMan on October 3, 2026.

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