Rest Mate vs Hurl Client

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.

Hurl is a modern, open-source API client for developers. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs right from your iOS device. Features: • Send HTTP requests with any method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) • GraphQL query editor with variables support • Organize requests into collections and folders • Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections • Environment variables with {{autocomplete}} • View response body, headers, cookies, and status codes • Syntax-highlighted JSON responses • Dark and light theme support • Works fully offline — no account required • Cloud sync when signed in Built for developers who need a reliable API testing tool on the go.