Comparison

API Requester 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

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

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

API Requester4 screens
Pocket API Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket API Client at none against API Requester's 2. Pocket API Client also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). API Requester's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. API Requester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pocket API Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Requester ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket API Client daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
API Requester versus Pocket API Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI RequesterPocket API Client
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr SichkaAtsuya Suzuki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

API Requester

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Pocket API Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket API Client free?
Pocket API Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Requester or Pocket API Client have ads?
Neither API Requester nor Pocket API Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Requester or Pocket API Client?
API Requester ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket API Client daily. Most recently, API Requester was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pocket API Client on October 31, 2026.

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