Curly vs Byson
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Byson
A native mobile client for managing MongoDB databases on the go. Securely connect, browse, query, and analyze data with a clean interface. Offers advanced features like schema analysis and AI-powered query generation.
- Secure MongoDB connections via SSH and TLS
- Browse, query, and edit documents
- Run aggregation pipelines with AI assistance
- Schema analysis and index suggestions
- Profiler for performance optimization
- Supports MongoDB 4.x to 7.x
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Byson is a fast, native MongoDB client for developers who manage databases on the go. Connect to any MongoDB deployment - local, self-hosted, or Atlas - and browse, query, and analyze your data with a clean, mobile-first interface. CONNECT SECURELY • Save multiple connections with TLS and SSH tunnel support • SCRAM auth and trust-on-first-use SSH host keys • Trust self-signed or private-CA servers by pasting your own CA certificate (custom CA TLS) • X.509 client-certificate authentication (MONGODB-X509), including over an SSH tunnel • RSA (rsa-sha2-256/512) and ed25519 SSH keys, with or without a passphrase - works with modern, hardened SSH servers • Paste a standard mongodb:// or mongodb+srv:// URI and go. WORKS WITH • MongoDB 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x • Standalone, replica set, and Atlas (mongodb+srv seed list) deployments • Local, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted databases BROWSE YOUR DATA • Walk databases and collections with live document counts • Inspect documents with JSON syntax highlighting • Insert, edit, and delete documents safely QUERY & AGGREGATE • Run find and aggregation pipelines with raw MongoDB commands • View results as a tree, table, or raw JSON • Save queries, keep history, and re-run with one tap • Keyset pagination for large collections PROFILE & OPTIMIZE • Built-in profiler: docs examined vs returned, timing, and plan • COLLSCAN detection with one-tap index suggestions • Create and manage indexes (unique, sparse, TTL) ANALYZE SCHEMA • Sample a collection to infer field paths, types, and coverage • Spot sparse fields and mixed types • Sensitive fields are redacted automatically AI COPILOT (BRING YOUR OWN KEY) • Describe what you want in plain language and get an aggregation pipeline • Works with Anthropic, OpenAI-compatible, and Google AI Studio • Byson sends only schema structure and dummy examples - never your raw documents • Every pipeline is validated and shown for review; nothing runs automatically • Your API key is encrypted on-device and never displayed after saving FREE & PRO Byson is free to use for everyday browsing and querying. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited saved connections, unlimited saved queries and history, the full Schema Analyzer, and unlimited AI aggregation tools. PRIVACY FIRST Your connection strings and API keys are stored encrypted on your device. Byson has no backend that sees your data. Add an optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock for the app. Byson is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MongoDB, Inc. "MongoDB" is a trademark of MongoDB, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://getbyson.com/Byson-IOS-Privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curly at 100% against Byson's 0%. Curly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Byson sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Curly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Curly ships an update every 2 days, Byson daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Curly | Byson |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Sharifullin | Vu Tran Huu |
Customer experience
Curly
Byson
In-app purchases
Curly
No in-app purchases
Byson
- Byson Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Byson Pro Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Byson Pro Lifetime$79.99









