Apiary vs HTTPBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Apiary
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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 doesnβt 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.
HTTPBuddy
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HTTPBuddy is a powerful API client and debugging tool that lets you send HTTP/HTTPS requests, establish WebSocket connections, and send/receive data frames anytime, anywhere. With HTTPBuddy, you can: β’ Send requests and view responses from anywhere. β’ Debug API issues even when away from your computer. β’ Easily read JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. β’ Import APIs from Postman for debugging on the go. β’ Periodically check observed APIs for availability and correctness. Features: β’ User-friendly request editor for easily editing HTTP headers and request bodies. β’ Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. β’ Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content with searchable strings. β’ Integrates with Postman/Apifox for importing APIs to debug. β’ View API documentation. β’ View and replay historical requests. β’ Supports expression injection and scripting to inject dynamic parameters before sending requests, meeting complex authorization needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apiary at none against HTTPBuddy's 1. 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
Both are free to download. HTTPBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apiary asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Apiary | HTTPBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Necati Kocak | Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Apiary
No in-app purchases
HTTPBuddy
- Lifetime Pro$8.99









