Comparison

API Tool Pro vs Lanyard

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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Lanyard

Features
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Lanyard — your SwiftGG community card Lanyard is your digital lanyard for the SwiftGG community. Show your code, scan a new friend's, and carry your developer identity with you — from WWDC watch parties to local meetups. Ā· Your page, one scan away Build a public profile that shows who you are and what you've shipped — the apps you've made, your TestFlight betas, the opportunities you're posting, the events you've attended, and the badges you've earned. Tap the QR button to show your code or scan someone else's. And with the App Clip, anyone can preview your page instantly — no install required. Ā· Tickets, ready at the door Keep all your SwiftGG event tickets in one place. Pull up your QR pass to get in, and check event details at a glance. Event staff can check guests in right from the app. Ā· BetaHub — test together Browse TestFlight betas posted by fellow SwiftGG developers, and lend a hand testing the community's latest apps. Ā· MateFinder — find your people Hiring, looking for work, or searching for a teammate? Discover opportunities from across the community and connect with the right people. Ā· Make it yours Light and dark themes, customizable app icons, and a clean, monochrome design that stays out of your way. Lanyard is built for SwiftGG — where Swift developers meet, ship, and grow together.

Screenshots

API Tool Pro4 screens
Lanyard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: API Tool Pro at 12.0 against Lanyard's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
API Tool Pro versus Lanyard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI Tool ProLanyard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAshen Ishanka CosthaSHENZHEN XUSHIJIDI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

API Tool Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Lanyard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Tool Pro free?
API Tool Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lanyard free?
Lanyard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Tool Pro or Lanyard have ads?
Neither API Tool Pro nor Lanyard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Tool Pro or Lanyard?
API Tool Pro ships an update every 3 days, and Lanyard every 3 days. Most recently, API Tool Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lanyard on October 29, 2026.

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