Comparison

API Tool Pro vs API Requester

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

Head to head
About

API Tool Pro

Features
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Network Stream Test is a powerful and user-friendly tool for developers and testers. Effortlessly create, send, and manage HTTP and WebSocket requests, view detailed responses, and organize your API calls with tabs, history, and collections. The app also supports network stream testing, including m3u8 (HLS) video playback, making it ideal for streaming developers. Features include file and image upload, environment variable management, authentication support, and a modern, customizable interface with light and dark themes. Perfect for debugging, learning, and streamlining your API and streaming workflow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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API Requester

Features
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API Requester is a fast, native HTTP client for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Type or paste a URL, tap Send and read a clean, highlighted response — with the depth of a desktop tool whenever you need it. BUILD REQUESTS • Smart address bar that highlights host, path, query and variables • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE • Query parameters as rows, always in sync with the URL • Headers with autocomplete, one-tap templates and on/off toggles • JSON body editor with live validation, Beautify and Minify • Auth helper for Bearer tokens, Basic auth and API keys • Paste a cURL command and the method, URL, headers and body are filled in for you ENVIRONMENTS • Keep base URLs and tokens in {{variables}} for Production, Staging, Local or anything else • Switch environments in a tap; undefined variables are highlighted before you send INSPECT RESPONSES • Status, duration, size and content type at a glance • Pretty, Tree and Raw views for JSON, image preview and instant search • Response headers with filter and copy • Timing waterfall: DNS, TCP, TLS, server time and download, plus protocol and TLS version ORGANIZE AND SHARE • Saved requests with names, search and undo • History grouped by day, with status and timing for every call • Export to cURL, HTTPie, JavaScript fetch, Python requests or Swift URLSession, with variables substituted if you like • Saved requests, history and environments sync through iCloud MADE FOR EVERY DEVICE • iPhone: request and response one tap apart • iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro: library sidebar with request and response side by side • Keyboard shortcuts for send, cancel, save, import and export • Light and dark appearance API REQUESTER PRO The free version covers everyday GET and POST requests. Pro unlocks: • PUT, PATCH and DELETE • Unlimited history, saved requests, headers and environments • Export to cURL and code Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vybgss.github.io/api-requester-docs/privacy-policy.html LEGAL • Privacy Policy: https://vybgss.github.io/api-requester-docs/privacy-policy.html • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

API Tool Pro4 screens
API Requester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API Tool Pro at none against API Requester's 2. API Tool Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. API Requester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. API Tool Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Tool Pro ships an update every 3 days, API Requester fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
API Tool Pro versus API Requester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI Tool ProAPI Requester
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAshen Ishanka CosthaVolodymyr Sichka

In-app purchases

None

API Tool Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

API Requester

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is API Tool Pro free?
API Tool Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Tool Pro or API Requester have ads?
Neither API Tool Pro nor API Requester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Tool Pro or API Requester?
API Tool Pro ships an update every 3 days, and API Requester fortnightly. Most recently, API Tool Pro was updated on November 9, 2026 and API Requester on November 13, 2026.

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