Comparison

Curly vs API Requester

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

Head to head
About

Curly

A native REST API client for iOS and iPad, designed for developers to test and debug APIs efficiently. It supports various request methods, response inspection with syntax highlighting, and collection organization.

Highlights
  • Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests
  • Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body
  • JSON syntax highlighting for responses
  • Organize endpoints into collections
  • Import Postman and Bruno collections
  • Environment variables with autocomplete
  • Pre-request and post-response scripts
Features
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Curly is a native REST API client built for iOS and iPad. Designed for developers who need a fast, lightweight tool to test and debug APIs directly from their device. Features: - Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests - Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body - Inspect responses with JSON syntax highlighting - Filter JSON responses with JSONPath expressions - Organize endpoints into collections with emoji icons and nested folders - Drag-and-drop requests between folders - Import Postman and Bruno collections - Import requests by pasting cURL commands - Copy requests as cURL for sharing - Environment variables with autocomplete, inline preview, and bulk import across environments - Pre-request and post-response scripts - View response headers, status codes, timing, and size

About

API Requester

Features
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API Requester is a fast, native HTTP client for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Type or paste a URL, tap Send and read a clean, highlighted response — with the depth of a desktop tool whenever you need it. BUILD REQUESTS • Smart address bar that highlights host, path, query and variables • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE • Query parameters as rows, always in sync with the URL • Headers with autocomplete, one-tap templates and on/off toggles • JSON body editor with live validation, Beautify and Minify • Auth helper for Bearer tokens, Basic auth and API keys • Paste a cURL command and the method, URL, headers and body are filled in for you ENVIRONMENTS • Keep base URLs and tokens in {{variables}} for Production, Staging, Local or anything else • Switch environments in a tap; undefined variables are highlighted before you send INSPECT RESPONSES • Status, duration, size and content type at a glance • Pretty, Tree and Raw views for JSON, image preview and instant search • Response headers with filter and copy • Timing waterfall: DNS, TCP, TLS, server time and download, plus protocol and TLS version ORGANIZE AND SHARE • Saved requests with names, search and undo • History grouped by day, with status and timing for every call • Export to cURL, HTTPie, JavaScript fetch, Python requests or Swift URLSession, with variables substituted if you like • Saved requests, history and environments sync through iCloud MADE FOR EVERY DEVICE • iPhone: request and response one tap apart • iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro: library sidebar with request and response side by side • Keyboard shortcuts for send, cancel, save, import and export • Light and dark appearance API REQUESTER PRO The free version covers everyday GET and POST requests. Pro unlocks: • PUT, PATCH and DELETE • Unlimited history, saved requests, headers and environments • Export to cURL and code Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vybgss.github.io/api-requester-docs/privacy-policy.html LEGAL • Privacy Policy: https://vybgss.github.io/api-requester-docs/privacy-policy.html • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Curly4 screens
API Requester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curly at none against API Requester's 2. Curly also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. API Requester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Curly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curly ships an update every 2 days, API Requester every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Curly versus API Requester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurlyAPI Requester
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinVolodymyr Sichka

In-app purchases

None

Curly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

API Requester

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Curly free?
Curly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curly or API Requester have ads?
Neither Curly nor API Requester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curly or API Requester?
Curly ships an update every 2 days, and API Requester every 2 weeks. Most recently, Curly was updated on October 14, 2026 and API Requester on October 25, 2026.

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