Comparison

Relay vs SimpleRequests

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

Head to head
About

Relay

Features
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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/

About

SimpleRequests

A streamlined HTTP client for testing and debugging APIs on mobile devices. It allows users to build, send, and inspect requests with various methods, encodings, and authentication types. Features include a history of past requests and a readable response viewer.

Highlights
  • All HTTP methods support
  • Flexible body encoding (JSON, URL-encoded)
  • Custom header management
  • Authentication support (tokens, basic auth, API keys)
  • Pretty JSON response viewer
  • Request history and repeat functionality
Features
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A fast, clean HTTP client for modern API testing Build, send, and inspect HTTP requests with ease. Whether you're debugging an endpoint, testing authentication, or exploring APIs, this app gives you everything you need without unnecessary complexity. Designed with a clean, focused interface, it lets you move quickly and stay in control. FEATURES - All HTTP methods GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE - Flexible body encoding Send requests as JSON or URL-encoded - Custom headers Add and manage headers with full control - Authentication support Bearer tokens, Basic auth, and API keys - Pretty response viewer Inspect responses with clean, readable JSON - Request history Save and revisit past requests - Repeat requests Re-run successful requests with configurable delays BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Perfect for debugging APIs, testing endpoints, and experimenting with headers, auth, and parameters on the go. Simple. Fast. Reliable.

Screenshots

Relay4 screens
SimpleRequests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SimpleRequests at 17.0 against Relay's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Relay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SimpleRequests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Relay versus SimpleRequests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelaySimpleRequests
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCederic SchmidMarcin Denisiewicz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Relay

Subscriptions2
  • Relay Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Relay Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Relay Pro Lifetime$17.99
1 purchases

SimpleRequests

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Relay free?
Relay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleRequests free?
SimpleRequests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Relay or SimpleRequests have ads?
Neither Relay nor SimpleRequests shows ads.

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