Comparison

SQL Forge vs API & HTTP Client

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

Head to head
About

SQL Forge

A modern SQL client for developers and database administrators to connect to MySQL or MariaDB servers. It offers a smart query editor, result visualization, and secure connection management for efficient data handling.

Highlights
  • Multiple server connections
  • Smart query editor with syntax highlighting
  • Table result viewer with export
  • SSH tunneling and SSL support
  • Query history and favorites
Features
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SQL Forge is a modern SQL client designed for developers, database administrators, and data enthusiasts who work with MySQL or MariaDB. Easily connect to multiple servers, run queries, visualize results, and manage your data in a clean and intuitive interface. Key Features: - Quick Connections: Save and manage multiple MySQL/MariaDB connections securely. - Smart Query Editor: Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and error insights for faster querying. - Result Viewer: View query results in table format with filtering and export options (CSV, JSON, etc.). - Connection Management: Support for SSH tunneling, SSL certificates, and environment presets. - History & Favorites: Keep track of executed queries and save your most-used commands. SQL Forge helps you work faster, safer, and smarter with your databases — whether you’re debugging a production issue or analyzing data on the go.

About

API & HTTP Client

This powerful tool allows developers to send and debug API requests, including REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets, directly from their mobile device. It offers comprehensive features for testing, inspecting responses, and managing API workflows with support for various authentication methods and import/export options.

Highlights
  • API client and request testing
  • REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket support
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration
  • JSON viewer and response inspector
  • OpenAPI, Swagger, and Postman import/export
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Environment variables and workflow automation
Features
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This app is a powerful API Client and API Testing tool built for developers who need to send requests, inspect responses, and debug APIs anytime, anywhere. Whether you're working with REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, or MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, the app provides everything you need in one place. Test APIs faster, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and analyze responses with an intuitive interface designed for both beginners and experienced developers. - Key Features: + API Client & Request Testing * Send HTTP and HTTPS requests using GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. * Create and edit requests with an intuitive request editor. * View detailed request and response information, including headers, body, status code, response time, payload size, SSL details, and more. * Debug APIs without needing access to your desktop or terminal. + REST API, GraphQL & WebSocket Support * Test and debug REST APIs with ease. * Native GraphQL support with query editor, variables editor, and schema explorer. * Connect to WebSocket servers for real-time communication and testing. + MCP (Model Context Protocol) * Connect to remote MCP servers * Browse available tools, prompts, and resources. * Invoke MCP tools directly from the app. + JSON Viewer & Response Inspector * Automatically format and highlight JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. * Easily inspect API responses for debugging and development. * Filter response data using JSONPath and XPath expressions. + OpenAPI, Swagger & Postman * Import and export Postman Collections and Environments. * Sync collections with your Postman Cloud account. * Support for OpenAPI and Swagger specifications. * Browse API documentation directly inside the app. + Authentication Supports multiple authentication methods, including: * Basic Authentication * Digest Authentication * OAuth 1.0a * OAuth 2.0 * JWT (JSON Web Token) * Additional authentication schemes with secure credential storage. + Productivity * Save reusable variables using Environments. * Import and export collections through iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and other document providers. * Automate API workflows with Apple Shortcuts. Whether you're a backend developer, mobile developer, frontend engineer, QA tester, or DevOps engineer, this app provides a complete solution for API testing, API debugging, REST API development, GraphQL, WebSocket, MCP, and OpenAPI workflows—all from your mobile device.

Screenshots

SQL Forge4 screens
API & HTTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: API & HTTP Client at #135 against SQL Forge's unranked. API & HTTP Client also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). SQL Forge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SQL Forge against 5.0 for API & HTTP Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SQL Forge versus API & HTTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL ForgeAPI & HTTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#135 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEloy Urbina MendezThien An Studio LLC

Customer experience

SQL Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

API & HTTP Client

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SQL Forge

No in-app purchases

None

API & HTTP Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Forge free?
SQL Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API & HTTP Client free?
API & HTTP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Forge or API & HTTP Client?
SQL Forge and API & HTTP Client are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SQL Forge or API & HTTP Client have ads?
Neither SQL Forge nor API & HTTP Client shows ads.

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