Comparison

PostX vs SimpleRequests

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SimpleRequests

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PostX4 screens
SimpleRequests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleRequests at 5.0 against PostX's 3.0. PostX's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SimpleRequests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpleRequests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostX has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostX ships an update every 3 months, SimpleRequests every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PostX versus SimpleRequests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostXSimpleRequests
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnupkumar Naginbhai PatelMarcin Denisiewicz

Customer experience

PostX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SimpleRequests

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PostX

Subscriptions3
  • Postmon Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Postmon Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Postmon Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

SimpleRequests

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is PostX free?
PostX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleRequests free?
SimpleRequests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostX or SimpleRequests?
SimpleRequests is rated higher. PostX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SimpleRequests averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PostX or SimpleRequests have ads?
Neither PostX nor SimpleRequests shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostX or SimpleRequests?
PostX ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleRequests every 4 months. Most recently, PostX was updated on October 25, 2026 and SimpleRequests on October 24, 2026.

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