Comparison

Hurl Client vs Rowden

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

Head to head
About

Hurl Client

Features
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Hurl is a modern, open-source API client for developers. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs right from your iOS device. Features: • Send HTTP requests with any method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) • GraphQL query editor with variables support • Organize requests into collections and folders • Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections • Environment variables with {{autocomplete}} • View response body, headers, cookies, and status codes • Syntax-highlighted JSON responses • Dark and light theme support • Works fully offline — no account required • Cloud sync when signed in Built for developers who need a reliable API testing tool on the go.

About

Rowden

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Rowden puts your Postgres and Supabase projects in your pocket. Browse and edit tables, inspect rows, check auth users, manage storage buckets, run SQL and watch analytics — from iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision Pro. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse tables and rows in fast native lists • Edit and insert rows inline (Premium) • Run any SQL in a full editor (Premium) • View auth users and their metadata • Manage storage buckets and upload files (Premium) • See project analytics at a glance • Connect multiple projects (Premium) • Home Screen widgets for key metrics (Premium) SECURE BY DESIGN Your keys stay in the device Keychain. Rowden talks straight to your project API — no middle server, no telemetry on your data. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: connect 1 project, read-only browsing. Premium unlocks: • Multiple projects • Write and edit rows • Full SQL editor • Storage upload • Home Screen widgets Pricing: Monthly $4.99 · Annual $29.99 (7-day free trial) · Lifetime $79.99. Prices may vary by region. Unofficial client. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Supabase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lastoneparis.github.io/rowden-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Hurl Client4 screens
Rowden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurl Client at none against Rowden's 3. Hurl Client also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Rowden's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Rowden sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hurl Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurl Client ships an update daily, Rowden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hurl Client versus Rowden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurl ClientRowden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENES ULUDAGHUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU

In-app purchases

None

Hurl Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rowden

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Hurl Client free?
Hurl Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowden free?
Rowden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hurl Client or Rowden have ads?
Neither Hurl Client nor Rowden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hurl Client or Rowden?
Hurl Client ships an update daily, and Rowden every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hurl Client was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rowden on September 12, 2026.

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