# Async vs RestForge

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 (#152 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Async | RestForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 49 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Its Async](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675153477) | [KHANG LE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729052738) |

## What reviewers say

### Async

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async/id6742540851)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Français | $2.99 | per month |
| Français | $3.99 | per month |
| Abonnement Annuel | $24.90 | per year |
| Async Pro | $44.99 | per year |


### RestForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


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