# APIOrbit vs API Client

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: API Client at 14.0 against APIOrbit's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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 Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

APIOrbit ships an update weekly, API Client every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APIOrbit | API Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Makushov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797582853) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## 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 Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-client-rest-http-tester/id6760490589)

Test REST APIs directly from your mobile device. Paste URLs, select methods, and view detailed responses including status codes, headers, and formatted JSON. Manage environments, save requests, and even import/export cURL commands.

**Highlights:** Paste URL and send requests, Smart JSON viewer with search, Environment management, Collections and history, cURL import and export, API monitoring, Test suites and assertions, API docs generator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RESTPilot Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad Free experience | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APIOrbit free?

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

### Is API Client free?

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

### Do APIOrbit or API Client have ads?

Neither APIOrbit nor API Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APIOrbit or API Client?

APIOrbit ships an update weekly, and API Client every 10 days. Most recently, APIOrbit was updated on July 22, 2026 and API Client on September 25, 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.*