Comparison

API Inspector for Postman vs SocketChat

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

Head to head
About

API Inspector for Postman

Features
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API Inspector is a powerful API debugging and management tool designed for developers who need precision and speed. Whether you’re testing APIs, analyzing request performance, or organizing your collections, API Inspector gives you everything you need in one place. Key Features • Collection Management: Organize and manage your API requests efficiently. • Request Management: Create, edit, and send HTTP/HTTPS requests with ease. • Import Support: Seamlessly import collections from Postman or cURL commands. • Export Options: Export requests as executable cURL commands for sharing or automation. • Send History: Track and revisit your previous requests anytime. • Detailed Metrics: Gain deep insights into request performance, including: - Request & Response header/body size - DNS lookup duration - Connection time - TLS handshake duration - Full request & response duration Why Choose API Inspector? • Clean, developer-friendly interface • Advanced performance analytics for optimization • Full compatibility with Postman and cURL workflows If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top API Inspector Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for API Inspector Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. API Inspector Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($2.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($5.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($34.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

About

SocketChat

Features
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This is a TCP/UDP network protocol debugging tool that makes network debugging as easy as chatting with friends, turning tedious network debugging into something fun. 【Core Features】 • TCP/UDP Server Create local servers that listen on specified ports and accept client connections. Configure auto-reply (reply to any message or pattern-matched messages). • TCP/UDP Client Connect to local or remote servers for real-time message sending and receiving. Supports connection status monitoring and automatic reconnection. • Message Formats Supports three formats: plain text, hexadecimal, and Base64. Configurable text encoding (UTF-8, etc.). • DNS Query Query common DNS servers like Google DNS, Cloudflare DNS, and 114 DNS to resolve domain records. • Replay Testing Supports message replay: save your sent messages and automatically resend them every second.

Screenshots

API Inspector for Postman4 screens
SocketChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: API Inspector for Postman at none against SocketChat's shown. API Inspector for Postman also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SocketChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
API Inspector for Postman versus SocketChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI Inspector for PostmanSocketChat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小玲 王Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Inspector for Postman

Subscriptions3
  • API Inspector Rest Pro$2.997 Days
  • API Inspector Bot Pro$5.991 Month
  • API Inspector Capture Pro$34.991 Year
1 purchases

SocketChat

One-time1
  • Remove Limitations$9.99

Questions

Is API Inspector for Postman free?
API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SocketChat free?
SocketChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Inspector for Postman or SocketChat have ads?
SocketChat shows ads; API Inspector for Postman does not.

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