Curly vs Pocket API Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Pocket API Client
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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. γKey Featuresγ - 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Curly | Pocket API Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Sharifullin | Atsuya Suzuki |
In-app purchases
Curly
No in-app purchases
Pocket API Client
No in-app purchases









