PostX vs ReqLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PostX
This app allows developers to build and test REST, HTTP, and SOAP APIs directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports various request methods, authentication types, and body formats, with features for organizing requests and inspecting responses.
- HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)
- Custom query parameters
- Basic, Bearer/JWT, OAuth authentication
- Customizable headers
- Multiple body formats (raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data)
- Pre-request and post-response scripting
- Response viewer with status codes and prettified JSON
- Request history and workspaces
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PostX is a powerful yet simple API client for iPhone and iPad for working with REST APIs, HTTP APIs, and even occasional SOAP APIs. Use this REST API client and HTTP API client to quickly build requests, inspect responses, and iterate on your backend without needing a desktop tool. Features of PostX • HTTP/HTTPS methods Send requests with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more so you can cover most modern REST and HTTP APIs in one API client. • Custom parameters Add query parameters with key, value, and descriptions to keep complex endpoints organized and reusable in your API-client testing workflow. • Authorization Use Basic, Bearer/JWT, and OAuth-style authentication to connect securely to protected APIs directly from this REST API client for iOS. • Headers Add custom headers, with common ones like Content-Type and User-Agent ready for quick setup when using this HTTP API client on iPhone and iPad. • Body formats Build request bodies in raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data, and x-www-form-urlencoded formats to handle most real-world REST and HTTP API scenarios. • Scripts Insert pre-request and post-response scripts to handle tokens, variables, and simple checks without leaving your API client. • Response viewer View status codes, headers, and prettified JSON to understand and debug API behavior faster during API-client testing. • History Automatically save requests and responses so you can rerun, tweak, and reuse them whenever you need inside your API client for iOS. • Workspaces Create workspaces to organize APIs by project, service, or environment so you can keep related requests grouped and easy to access. Its a great alternative to Postman PostX is an all-in-one REST API client and HTTP API client for iPhone and iPad that brings your desktop API workflow to iOS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://elevarelab.site/privacy
ReqLab
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A fast, clean HTTP client for modern API testing Build, send, and inspect HTTP requests with ease. Whether you're debugging an endpoint, testing authentication, or exploring APIs, this app gives you everything you need without unnecessary complexity. Designed with a clean, focused interface, it lets you move quickly and stay in control. FEATURES - All HTTP methods GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE - Flexible body encoding Send requests as JSON or URL-encoded - Custom headers Add and manage headers with full control - Authentication support Bearer tokens, Basic auth, and API keys - Pretty response viewer Inspect responses with clean, readable JSON - Request history Save and revisit past requests - Repeat requests Re-run successful requests with configurable delays BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Perfect for debugging APIs, testing endpoints, and experimenting with headers, auth, and parameters on the go. Simple. Fast. Reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ReqLab at every 2 days against PostX's every 3 months. PostX's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ReqLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PostX ships an update every 3 months, ReqLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostX | ReqLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #109 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anupkumar Naginbhai Patel | Marcin Denisiewicz |
In-app purchases
PostX
- Postmon Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Postmon Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Postmon Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
ReqLab
- Pro Upgrade$4.99









