Comparison

API Requester vs Oppex

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

Oppex

Features
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Introducing Oppex On-Call Agents: Oppex On-Call Agents are purpose-built for distributed, cloud-native, and AI-driven environments, helping teams focus on critical issues, reduce operational overhead, and deliver a seamless, connected customer experience during incidents.

Screenshots

API Requester4 screens
Oppex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oppex at none against API Requester's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. API Requester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Oppex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Requester ships an update fortnightly, Oppex every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
API Requester versus Oppex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI RequesterOppex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr SichkaOppex

In-app purchases

2 purchases

API Requester

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

Oppex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Requester free?
API Requester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oppex free?
Oppex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Requester or Oppex have ads?
Neither API Requester nor Oppex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Requester or Oppex?
API Requester ships an update fortnightly, and Oppex every 2 weeks. Most recently, API Requester was updated on November 5, 2026 and Oppex on November 5, 2026.

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