Hurl Client vs Rowden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hurl Client
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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.
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
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Verdict
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
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.
Hurl Client ships an update daily, Rowden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hurl Client | Rowden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENES ULUDAG | HUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU |
In-app purchases
Hurl Client
No in-app purchases
Rowden
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$79.99









