# RestForge vs Fire Message

The clearest difference is ads: Fire Message at none against RestForge's shown. RestForge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RestForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Fire Message sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RestForge ships an update every 2 weeks, Fire Message every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RestForge | Fire Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHANG LE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729052738) | [STANIMEROS PANTELEIMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760581072) |

## What reviewers say

### RestForge

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

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 |


### Fire Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-message/id6756577964)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RestForge free?

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

### Is Fire Message free?

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

### Do RestForge or Fire Message have ads?

RestForge shows ads; Fire Message does not.

### Which is updated more often, RestForge or Fire Message?

RestForge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fire Message every 8 months. Most recently, RestForge was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fire Message on August 14, 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.*