Comparison

API Requester vs BoltKit

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

Head to head
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/

About

BoltKit

Features
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BoltKit puts 10 essential developer tools in one beautifully crafted app — right on your iPhone and iPad. Everything is completely free. ALL 10 TOOLS — FREE • ChmodCalc — Unix file permissions calculator with interactive checkbox grid, octal and symbolic output, and common presets. • CronBuilder — Build cron expressions visually with field editors, quick presets, human-readable descriptions, and next-run previews. • EpochTime — Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates with a live ticker, bidirectional conversion, and timezone picker. • Base64Lab — Encode and decode Base64 with support for URL-safe variants and automatic input detection. • SubnetCalc — IP subnet calculator with CIDR slider, network/broadcast addresses, usable host range, and binary view. • DNSLookup — Query DNS records via DNS-over-HTTPS using Cloudflare or Google resolvers. Supports A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, and more. • HTTPCodes — Searchable HTTP status code reference grouped by category — 1xx through 5xx with descriptions and usage notes. • JSONPretty — Format, validate, and minify JSON with syntax highlighting and a collapsible tree view. • RegexLab — Test regex patterns with live matching, capture group extraction, flag toggles, and a library of common examples. • JWTInspect — Decode and inspect JWT tokens — view header, payload, signature, algorithm, and expiry status at a glance. Every tool includes unlimited saves, full history, and export/share — no limits, no paywalls, no in-app purchases. PRIVACY FIRST BoltKit runs entirely on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Your data never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Built with Apple's Liquid Glass design for iOS 26. Zero third-party dependencies. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boltkit.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://boltkit.app/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

API Requester4 screens
BoltKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: API Requester at 17.0 against BoltKit's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and BoltKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Requester ships an update fortnightly, BoltKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
API Requester versus BoltKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI RequesterBoltKit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr SichkaPAUL SNYMAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

API Requester

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

BoltKit

One-time1
  • BoltKit Pro$8.99

Questions

Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoltKit free?
BoltKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Requester or BoltKit have ads?
Neither API Requester nor BoltKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Requester or BoltKit?
API Requester ships an update fortnightly, and BoltKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, API Requester was updated on November 13, 2026 and BoltKit on November 9, 2026.

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