Comparison

Reqeast vs Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

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

Head to head
About

Reqeast

Test various network protocols including HTTP, WebSockets, SSE, TCP, TLS, and UDP. Build and send requests, manage environments, and generate code snippets. Organize projects and sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Test HTTP, WebSocket, SSE, TCP, TLS, and UDP
  • Full HTTP request builder
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Define and switch environments
  • Generate code snippets in 10 languages
  • Import cURL, HTTPie, and wget commands
  • iCloud sync for projects and credentials
Features
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Reqeast is a native API client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built with SwiftUI and Rust. Test HTTP, call gRPC, open TCP/TLS, send UDP, connect WebSocket, and subscribe to SSE. Six protocols in one app. No Electron. No cloud accounts. No sign-up. Launches instantly. Your data stays on your devices. Synced through iCloud. Nothing else. HTTP Request builder with GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS. Headers, query params, and body as JSON, form data, URL encoded, text, or binary. Eight auth types: Bearer Token, Basic Auth, API Key, JWT Bearer, Hawk, AWS Signature V4, Akamai EdgeGrid, and more coming. Responses with syntax highlighting, JSON tree, images, and hex. Cookies built in. HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2. gRPC Unary and streaming RPCs. Server reflection, local proto library with multi-file bundles, hex message mode. Proto bundles sync over iCloud. WebSocket Persistent bidirectional real-time connections. Custom headers, subprotocol, auto-ping, and TLS with insecure mode for development. Server-Sent Events Subscribe to SSE endpoints and watch event streams in real time. Event type and ID with full conversation history. TCP and TLS Raw TCP connections or TLS sessions. Persistent and one-shot modes. UTF-8, hex, base64, configurable line endings. Message history per session. UDP Send and receive datagrams with bind port and timeout. Same encoding options as TCP. Environments Variables per project with {{variable}} syntax. URLs, headers, body, auth. Secrets in Keychain. Switch instantly. Code Snippets Request code in 10 languages: cURL, HTTP raw, Python, Node.js, JavaScript Fetch, Java, Go, C#, Swift, and Rust. Import Paste cURL, HTTPie, or wget into requests. Import API specs: OpenAPI, Postman, Insomnia, Bruno, HAR, AsyncAPI, and GraphQL SDL from paste, file, URL, multi-file bundle, or Git. Link a project to a remote spec, review changes, and apply updates without losing local edits. On-device Apple Intelligence fallback for unrecognized formats. Project Organization Group requests into projects with icons and colors. Project and request folders. History with full snapshot restore. iCloud Sync Projects, requests, and environments sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud. Credentials through Keychain. Apple Shortcuts Six actions for HTTP, gRPC, TCP, UDP, WebSocket, and SSE. Automate from Shortcuts, Siri, or other tools. Variables and parameters at runtime. jq Filter Filter and transform JSON with jq in the response view. Optional unquote for string results. Export Export all projects as one file. Share or back up locally. Export a project as OpenAPI 3.1 or Postman Collection v2.1. Syntax Highlighted Editor CodeEdit editor with tree-sitter, line numbers, and code folding for JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and SQL. Event Log Diagnostic log filtered by protocol and severity. Up to 1,000 entries for connection and traffic debugging. Rust networking core for heavy IO. Native SwiftUI interface with Liquid Glass. Every feature is free. No limits. No paywalls. No feature gating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Features
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Bracket is a full-featured SSH terminal client built for iOS. Connect to your servers, manage files, and work remotely — all from your iPhone or iPad. SECURE SHELL TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with full color support, customizable themes, and multiple font options. Split your screen into panes and tabs on iPad for a true workstation experience. CONNECT YOUR WAY Authenticate with passwords, SSH keys, or both. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly on your device, or import existing keys. Bracket stores all credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and supports Face ID / Touch ID app lock. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote servers. Create directories, sort by name or date, and share files using the system share sheet. PORT FORWARDING Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels. Monitor bandwidth in real time and manage active tunnels with ease. MOSH SUPPORT Stay connected on unreliable mobile networks with Mosh (Mobile Shell). Seamlessly roam between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping your session. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Auto-reconnect keeps your sessions alive. Background keep-alive prevents server timeouts. Connection groups help you organize your servers. URL schemes (ssh://, sftp://) let you connect from other apps. MULTIPLE SESSIONS & TMUX Support multiple settings with tab based terminal view. Can connect to a few servers at the same time. Support tmux sessions to ensure continuation of session in all connections. PRIVACY FIRST Bracket collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. Your credentials never leave your device.

Screenshots

Reqeast3 screens
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reqeast at none against Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's 2. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reqeast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reqeast ships an update every 4 months, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Reqeast versus Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReqeastBracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe LimaViewTextmode

In-app purchases

None

Reqeast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Subscriptions2
  • Bracket Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Bracket Max Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Reqeast free?
Reqeast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App free?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reqeast or Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App have ads?
Neither Reqeast nor Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reqeast or Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App?
Reqeast ships an update every 4 months, and Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App every 8 days. Most recently, Reqeast was updated on September 8, 2026 and Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App on September 21, 2026.

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