Rest Mate vs Hurl Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rest Mate
Read full descriptionHide full description
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 Client
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hurl is a modern, open-source API client for developers. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs right from your iOS device. Features: β’ Send HTTP requests with any method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) β’ GraphQL query editor with variables support β’ Organize requests into collections and folders β’ Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections β’ Environment variables with {{autocomplete}} β’ View response body, headers, cookies, and status codes β’ Syntax-highlighted JSON responses β’ Dark and light theme support β’ Works fully offline β no account required β’ Cloud sync when signed in Built for developers who need a reliable API testing tool on the go.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hurl Client at daily against Rest Mate's weekly. Hurl Client 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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rest Mate ships an update weekly, Hurl Client daily. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rest Mate | Hurl Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abdul Salam Waqar Ahmed | ENES ULUDAG |
In-app purchases
Rest Mate
No in-app purchases
Hurl Client
No in-app purchases





