Comparison

Apiary vs Orbiter Dev

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

Head to head
About

Apiary

Features
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APIARY β€” The Ultimate Mobile API Testing Client Take your API development workflow anywhere with Apiary, a professional-grade REST API testing tool designed specifically for mobile developers. Whether you're debugging endpoints on the go, testing webhooks away from your desk, or quickly verifying API responses β€” Apiary brings the power of desktop API clients to your pocket. WHY CHOOSE APIARY Modern development doesn’t stop when you leave your workstation. Apiary is built with a mobile-first mindset, giving you fast and reliable access to essential API testing tools whenever you need them. POWERFUL REQUEST BUILDER β€’ Full HTTP Method Support β€” Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to any REST API endpoint (HTTP & HTTPS) β€’ Headers Management β€” Add, edit, or remove headers such as Authorization, Content-Type, Accept, and custom values β€’ Query Parameters β€” Build and manage complex URLs with an intuitive parameter editor β€’ Body Editor β€” Compose JSON request bodies with real-time formatting and validation β€’ Multi-Format Support β€” Work seamlessly with JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text responses RICH RESPONSE VIEWER β€’ Syntax-Highlighted JSON β€” Read clean, color-coded, formatted responses β€’ Smart Content Detection β€” Automatic formatting based on response content type β€’ Full Response Details β€” Inspect status codes, response times, headers, and body content β€’ Smooth Performance β€” Optimized for large payloads and long responses HISTORY & SAVED REQUESTS β€’ Automatic History β€” Every request is saved locally on your device β€’ Favorites β€” Save frequently used requests for instant access β€’ Quick Re-run β€” Re-send previous requests with a single tap β€’ Local Storage β€” No accounts required, no cloud sync DEVELOPER-FOCUSED DESIGN β€’ Dark & Light Themes β€” Choose the interface that fits your environment β€’ Clean UI β€” Modern, intuitive interface inspired by honeycomb aesthetics β€’ Responsive Layout β€” Optimized for portrait and landscape orientations β€’ Smooth Animations β€” Subtle transitions for a polished experience ROBUST ERROR HANDLING β€’ Clear Error Messages β€” Understand network issues, timeouts, and invalid URLs β€’ Detailed Diagnostics β€” See exactly what went wrong with your request β€’ Safe Validation β€” Catch errors before sending requests PERFECT FOR Backend developers, mobile developers, full-stack engineers, QA testers, technical leads, and students learning API development. PRIVACY FIRST Apiary stores all request data locally on your device. API keys, authentication tokens, and request history are never transmitted to external servers. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Download Apiary and turn your phone into a powerful API testing workstation. Built by a developer, for developers.

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Orbiter Dev

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Orbiter Dev is a mobile air traffic controller for developers working with single or multiple AI coding agents and IDEs. When an agent wants to run a command, change files, or perform a sensitive action, Orbiter Dev helps you review the request from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad before work continues. It is built for developers who want faster agent workflows without losing human control over risky actions. Key features: - Review approval events from your phone or tablet - Inspect action details, risk level, workspace, and agent source - Approve or reject requests with a clear audit trail - Use Face ID secure action for sensitive approval decisions - Tune Risk Rules to suit your appetite or reduce routine approval noise - View recent approvals & details and actions logged - Pair supported desktop coding environments and agent integrations - Manage & restore Pro subscriptions with StoreKit across devices Orbiter Dev is designed as a companion app for modern developer workflows. It does not replace code review, testing, backups, access control, or deployment safeguards. You remain responsible for reviewing agent actions before allowing them to pursue or block work. Free includes a limited approval workflow. Pro unlocks advanced approval controls for professional use, including unlimited approvals, Face ID approval gates, Risk Rules, and Priority Sync. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Apiary4 screens
Orbiter Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apiary at none against Orbiter Dev's 2. Apiary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Orbiter Dev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Apiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Apiary versus Orbiter Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiaryOrbiter Dev
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNecati KocakRISHIOM SHAH

In-app purchases

None

Apiary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Orbiter Dev

Subscriptions2
  • Orbiter Pro β€” Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Orbiter Pro β€” Annual$219.991 Year

Questions

Is Apiary free?
Apiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbiter Dev free?
Orbiter Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apiary or Orbiter Dev have ads?
Neither Apiary nor Orbiter Dev shows ads.

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