Comparison

Async vs RestForge

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

Head to head
About

Async

Access tech news, quizzes, lessons, project ideas, and conference information. Stay updated with the latest in technology and enhance your skills.

Highlights
  • Tech news updates
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Learning lessons
  • Project ideas
  • Conference information
Features
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Actus tech, quizz, leçons, idées de projets et conferences

About

RestForge

This app allows developers to build, test, debug, and automate APIs directly from their mobile devices. It supports various HTTP methods, body types, and offers cloud sync, scripting, and SOAP support. Premium features include code export and an analytics dashboard.

Highlights
  • Send and test all HTTP methods
  • Support for multiple body types
  • Import from popular API tools
  • Cloud sync across 5 platforms
  • Pre & post-request JavaScript scripting
  • SOAP/WSDL support
  • Request scheduling
Features
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RestForge - API Testing is a powerful, lightweight API client for developers and testers. Build, test, debug, and automate your APIs directly from your phone — no laptop required. KEY FEATURES SEND & TEST REQUESTS • All HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS • Body types: JSON, raw text, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Form-data, file uploads • Headers with smart hints, URL parameter editor, custom timeout • Basic Auth and Bearer Token support IMPORT FROM POPULAR API TOOLS Import collection files compatible with: • Postman Collection (v2.0 / v2.1) • Insomnia, Bruno, Thunder Client • Hoppscotch, Apidog, SoapUI, HTTPie • RapidAPI, HTTP Archive (HAR), cURL • OpenAPI / Swagger (2.0, 3.0, 3.1) (Uses standard exported formats. RestForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these services.) CLOUD SYNC — 5 PLATFORMS Connect your API platform to sync collections across devices: • Postman · Apidog · SwaggerHub · Hoppscotch · RapidAPI Bidirectional sync with intelligent 3-way merge conflict resolution. PRE & POST-REQUEST SCRIPTING • JavaScript scripting before and after every request • Full pm.* API: pm.test(), pm.expect(), pm.sendRequest() • Chai-style assertions and console logging • Set/get environment, collection, and global variables from scripts ENVIRONMENTS & VARIABLES • Multiple environments (dev, staging, production) • {{variable}} syntax in URLs, headers, and body • Collection-scoped and global variables SOAP / WSDL SUPPORT • Parse WSDL 1.1 definitions and browse operations • Auto-generate SOAP envelopes (SOAP 1.1 & 1.2) • Automatic SOAPAction headers and SOAP Fault parsing RESPONSE VIEWER & HISTORY • Syntax-highlighted viewer for JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript • Inspect response time, status codes, and headers • Copy, share, or save responses • Full request history — revisit, edit, or resend anytime CODE EXPORT • cURL (free) • JavaScript, Python, Dart, Go (Premium) REQUEST SCHEDULING • Schedule API requests at defined intervals with cron support • Background execution without manual interaction ANALYTICS DASHBOARD (Premium) • Request counts by method, response time trends • Status code distribution and 30-day daily usage COLLECTIONS & ORGANIZATION • Offline-first — works without internet • Offline queue with auto-retry on reconnect UPGRADE TO PREMIUM • Ad-free experience • Code export: JavaScript, Python, Dart, Go • Response compare & diff viewer • Analytics dashboard with full metrics • Advanced cloud sync and API scheduling SUBSCRIPTION INFO Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://restforge.org/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Async4 screens
RestForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Async at 86% against RestForge's 0%. Async also leads on ads (none vs shown). RestForge's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Async sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RestForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Async ships an update every 3 weeks, RestForge every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Async versus RestForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsyncRestForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIts AsyncKHANG LE

Customer experience

Async

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

RestForge

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Async

Subscriptions4
  • Français$2.991 Month
  • Français$3.991 Month
  • Abonnement Annuel$24.901 Year
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  • Async Pro$44.991 Year
3 purchases

RestForge

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Async free?
Async is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RestForge free?
RestForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Async or RestForge have ads?
RestForge shows ads; Async does not.
Which is updated more often, Async or RestForge?
Async ships an update every 3 weeks, and RestForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Async was updated on October 8, 2026 and RestForge on October 8, 2026.

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