# Apiary vs API Guard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apiary at none against API Guard's 2. Apiary also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. API Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Apiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apiary | API Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Necati Kocak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871684108) | [Fuat Tarik ISLAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884436201) |

## What reviewers say

### Apiary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiary-api-client/id6758236792)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### API Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-guard-octoshield/id6787552841)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apiary free?

Apiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is API Guard free?

API Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Apiary or API Guard have ads?

Neither Apiary nor API Guard shows ads.

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