API Tool Pro vs Reqly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
API Tool Pro
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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/
Reqly
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Reqly โ API Tester & REST Client Reqly is a fast and lightweight API testing tool designed for developers who want to send HTTP requests, inspect responses, and debug APIs directly from their mobile device. Whether you're testing endpoints during development, debugging backend services, or exploring APIs on the go, Reqly provides a simple and efficient way to interact with HTTP APIs. Core Features Send HTTP Requests Test APIs using common HTTP methods including GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, and more. Inspect Responses View response status codes, headers, and response bodies in a clean and readable format. Environment Variables Create environments such as Development, Staging, and Production and use variables like {{baseUrl}} to quickly switch between API servers. Custom Headers and Query Parameters Configure request headers, authentication tokens, and query parameters for any API request. Flexible Request Body Send JSON payloads, form data, or multipart requests depending on your API requirements. Save Requests in Collections Organize your API calls into collections so you can reuse them across different projects. Request History Quickly rerun previously executed requests without reconfiguring them. Import APIs Import existing APIs from Postman collections, Swagger or OpenAPI files, and cURL commands. Privacy First Reqly follows a local-first design. No account is required to use the app. All requests, collections, and environments are stored locally on your device. Reqly does not track your usage and does not collect analytics data. Built for Developers Reqly is designed for backend developers, mobile developers, QA engineers, and anyone working with APIs who needs a portable REST client on their phone or tablet. Test APIs anywhere and debug endpoints faster with Reqly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: API Tool Pro at 12.0 against Reqly's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | API Tool Pro | Reqly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 18.0 |
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| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | Tarun Chaturvedi |
In-app purchases
API Tool Pro
No in-app purchases
Reqly
No in-app purchases









