Comparison

Curly vs Pocket API Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Pocket API Client

Features
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A lightweight API client for indie developers β€” right in your pocket. Test and debug REST APIs from your iPhone, anytime, anywhere. Pocket API Client brings a Postman-like experience to mobile, so you can fire off requests, inspect responses, and manage your collections without ever opening your laptop. 【Key Features】 - Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE and other major HTTP methods - Detailed configuration for headers, query params, and request body - Authentication support: Bearer Token, Basic Auth, API Key - Save and organize requests as collections - Environment variables to switch between dev, staging, and production - Auto-saved request history for quick reuse - Offline access β€” no internet required to manage your setup - No sign-up required β€” completely free to use Stop reaching for your laptop just to test an endpoint. Your API client is already in your pocket.

Screenshots

Curly4 screens
Pocket API Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket API Client at daily against Curly's every 2 days. Curly's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curly ships an update every 2 days, Pocket API Client daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Curly versus Pocket API Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurlyPocket API Client
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinAtsuya Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Curly

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket API Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Curly free?
Curly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket API Client free?
Pocket API Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Curly or Pocket API Client have ads?
Neither Curly nor Pocket API Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curly or Pocket API Client?
Curly ships an update every 2 days, and Pocket API Client daily. Most recently, Curly was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pocket API Client on September 28, 2026.

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