Comparison

HTTP Client 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

HTTP Client

Features
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Geturl is a powerful and flexible HTTP client designed for developers and testers who need full control over API workflows. Whether you're exploring a new REST endpoint, automating test cases, or debugging a complex integration, Geturl provides the tools you need in a fast, intuitive interface. Send requests, inspect responses, manage environments, and streamline your development process — all in one place. Key Features: * Send HTTP requests with full support for methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more * Customize headers, query parameters, and request bodies with ease * Support for authentication types including Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and OAuth 2.0 * Organize requests into collections and define reusable environments * View detailed responses with status codes, headers, and formatted body previews (JSON, XML, HTML, etc.) * Access request history and duplicate past calls for fast iteration * Import and export collections and environments for easy collaboration * Designed with a clean, developer-focused interface for speed and productivity * Whether you're building APIs, testing endpoints, or debugging network issues, Geturl offers a streamlined experience to support your development workflow. Subscriptions: Geturl may limit your usage after 100 requests. Geturl offers a Pro subscription that unlocks unlimited usage. Subscription is billed annually and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. Terms: https://irfanaksu.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://irfanaksu.com/privacy_policy.html

About

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

HTTP Client4 screens
API Requester4 screens

Verdict

The call

HTTP Client and API Requester are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HTTP Client sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and API Requester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTP Client ships an update weekly, API Requester every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HTTP Client versus API Requester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTP ClientAPI Requester
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrfan AksuVolodymyr Sichka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HTTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Unlimited Use$9.991 Year
2 purchases

API Requester

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

Questions

Is HTTP Client free?
HTTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTP Client or API Requester have ads?
Neither HTTP Client nor API Requester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTP Client or API Requester?
HTTP Client ships an update weekly, and API Requester every 2 weeks. Most recently, HTTP Client was updated on October 30, 2026 and API Requester on October 31, 2026.

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