iStructly vs Rest Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iStructly
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macOS tool to format, validate, and beautify your JSON with clarity and precision.
Rest Mate
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Rest Mate is the lightweight, native HTTP client designed for mobile developers. Whether you are debugging a backend issue while away from your desk or testing a new API endpoint on the fly, Rest Mate provides a clean, powerful interface to interact with REST APIs directly from your iOS device. Built entirely with SwiftUI, Rest Mate is fast, responsive, and feels right at home on your iPhone. KEY FEATURES: Powerful Request Composer Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH methods. Easily add Headers and JSON Body parameters. Auto-formatted JSON response viewing. Real-time request logging for debugging connection issues. Environment Management Define global variables (e.g., {{BASE_URL}}, {{API_KEY}}) for different environments like Dev, Staging, and Production. Switch environments instantly with a single tap. Use dynamic variables in your URLs, Headers, and Body. mb Collections & Organization Save your frequently used requests for quick access. Group requests into Collections (folders) to keep your workspace tidy. History view to track recent activity. Native & Private 100% Native SwiftUI interface. All data is stored locally on your device using Core Data. No accounts or logins required. Rest Mate is the perfect companion for Mobile Developers, Backend Engineers, and QA Testers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iStructly at daily against Rest Mate's weekly. iStructly also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iStructly ships an update daily, Rest Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStructly | Rest Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Basel AbuTaleb | Abdul Salam Waqar Ahmed |
In-app purchases
iStructly
No in-app purchases
Rest Mate
No in-app purchases









