Relay vs API Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Relay
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Relay is a modern API client and REST client built for iPhone and iPad. Send HTTP requests, inspect responses, and manage API workflows from anywhere. What you can do with Relay: - Send requests with common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, and more) - Build requests with query parameters, headers, body, and auth - Test Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and API Key configurations - Inspect response body, headers, and request timing details - Validate and format JSON for faster debugging - Import cURL commands to quickly recreate terminal requests - Organize endpoints in collections and folders - Use environments and variables to switch between dev, staging, and production - Re-run requests from history to speed up testing Relay Pro unlocks advanced workflow and organization features for power users. You can start testing APIs immediately, with no account required. If you build, test, or debug APIs, Relay is the HTTP client that fits your iPhone and iPad workflow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
API Client
Test REST APIs directly from your mobile device. Paste URLs, select methods, and view detailed responses including status codes, headers, and formatted JSON. Manage environments, save requests, and even import/export cURL commands.
- Paste URL and send requests
- Smart JSON viewer with search
- Environment management
- Collections and history
- cURL import and export
- API monitoring
- Test suites and assertions
- API docs generator
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Test any API right from your phone. Paste a URL, hit send, see the response. API Client is a lightweight REST and HTTP tester. No account needed. No cloud sync. No setup. Just open the app and start testing. โธ JUST PASTE & SEND Enter any URL, pick a method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), and tap Send. See status codes, response time, headers, and formatted JSON โ all in one view. โธ SMART JSON VIEWER Collapsible JSON tree with search, tap-to-copy, and syntax highlighting. Format or minify JSON with one tap. Build request bodies visually without typing raw JSON. โธ ENVIRONMENTS Switch between development, staging, and production with one tap. Each environment stores its own base URL, bearer token, API key, and custom headers. Use {{variables}} across all requests. โธ COLLECTIONS & HISTORY Save requests to collections. Pin favorites for quick access. Full history grouped by date with one-tap rerun. Search across all saved requests. โธ cURL IMPORT & EXPORT Paste any cURL command to import instantly. Export any request as cURL to share with your team or use in terminal scripts. โธ API MONITORING Set up automatic health checks for your endpoints. Get push notifications when an API goes down or degrades. Track incidents and recovery times. โธ TEST SUITES & ASSERTIONS Group requests into test suites. Add response assertions โ validate status codes, check JSON fields, verify headers. Run all tests with one tap. โธ API DOCS GENERATOR Generate shareable PDF documentation for any endpoint โ method, URL, headers, body, response samples, and status codes included. WORKS GREAT FOR โข Developers testing REST APIs from anywhere โข Students learning HTTP methods and API concepts โข QA engineers validating endpoints โข DevOps checking microservice health โข Anyone who needs an API client on mobile WHY API CLIENT? This app runs entirely on your device. Your API keys and tokens stay on your phone. No sign-up required โ just open and test. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING โข RESTPilot Pro Lifetime โ $9.99, one payment โข RESTPilot Pro Monthly โ $1.99 per month, renews automatically โข Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase โข A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โข Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/restpilot/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: API Client at 14.0 against Relay's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Relay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and API Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Relay | API Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 14.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cederic Schmid | Sahana A S |
In-app purchases
Relay
- Relay Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Relay Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Relay Pro Lifetime$17.99
API Client
- RESTPilot Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ad Free experience$9.99








