# ApiCatcher vs SimpleRequests

The clearest difference is update cadence: ApiCatcher at every 4 days against SimpleRequests's every 4 months. ApiCatcher also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). SimpleRequests's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiCatcher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SimpleRequests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleRequests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApiCatcher has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiCatcher | SimpleRequests |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplerequests-http-client/id6760946486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758343835) | [Marcin Denisiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886955291) |

## What reviewers say

### ApiCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562)

This tool captures and debugs HTTP/HTTPS traffic on your mobile device. It allows you to modify, resend, and analyze requests, generate API documentation, and apply custom rules for flexible customization. All data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Capture HTTP/HTTPS traffic, Modify and resend requests, Generate API documentation, Rewrite and script rules, Export traffic as HAR files, API scanning and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Renewal | $4.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Renewal | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ultimate | $69.99 | one-time |


### SimpleRequests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplerequests-http-client/id6760946486)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiCatcher free?

ApiCatcher 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, ApiCatcher or SimpleRequests?

SimpleRequests is rated higher. ApiCatcher averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SimpleRequests averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ApiCatcher or SimpleRequests have ads?

Neither ApiCatcher nor SimpleRequests shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApiCatcher or SimpleRequests?

ApiCatcher ships an update every 4 days, and SimpleRequests every 4 months. Most recently, ApiCatcher was updated on October 25, 2026 and SimpleRequests on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*