Comparison

API Client vs ReqPad

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. ā–ø 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 — all in one view. ā–ø 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. ā–ø 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. ā–ø 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. ā–ø 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. ā–ø 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. ā–ø TEST SUITES & ASSERTIONS Group requests into test suites. Add response assertions — validate status codes, check JSON fields, verify headers. Run all tests with one tap. ā–ø API DOCS GENERATOR Generate shareable PDF documentation for any endpoint — method, URL, headers, body, response samples, and status codes included. WORKS GREAT FOR • Developers testing REST APIs from anywhere • Students learning HTTP methods and API concepts • QA engineers validating endpoints • DevOps checking microservice health • 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 — just open and test. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING • RESTPilot Pro Lifetime — $9.99, one payment • RESTPilot Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • 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

About

ReqPad

Features
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ReqPad is the API client that Postman should have built for mobile. Test REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC, MQTT, and Socket.IO — all from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. No laptop. No desktop app. No compromises. — WHY DEVELOPERS SWITCH TO REQPAD: You're on the train and staging is down. You're in a meeting and someone asks "is that endpoint returning the right schema?" You're in bed at midnight and a webhook isn't firing. With ReqPad, the answer is always the same: open your phone, test it, fix it, move on. — 6 PROTOCOLS, ONE APP: Most mobile API tools only handle REST. ReqPad handles six: • REST/HTTP — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS with full header, body, and auth control • WebSocket — Real-time bidirectional messaging with live connection status • GraphQL — Query editor with syntax highlighting, variables, and subscription support • gRPC — Server reflection and .proto file support • MQTT — Connect to IoT brokers with QoS levels and topic subscriptions • Socket.IO — Test event-driven real-time communication ReqPad is the only mobile API client with gRPC and Socket.IO support. — ENTERPRISE AUTHENTICATION BUILT IN: Don't hack together auth headers manually. ReqPad supports: • Bearer Token & JWT • OAuth 1.0 & 2.0 (full flow) • Basic & Digest Authentication • API Key — header, query param, or cookie • AWS Signature v4 • Hawk Authentication • Akamai EdgeGrid Your staging environment uses OAuth? Your production API uses AWS Sig v4? ReqPad handles both without leaving the app. — GENERATE CODE IN 20+ LANGUAGES: Build your request visually, then export it as production-ready code: Swift, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, C#, Java, Dart, cURL, and more. Perfect for prototyping, sharing with teammates, or dropping straight into your codebase. — IMPORT EVERYTHING, START IN SECONDS: • Postman Cloud Sync — Import your existing workspaces in one tap • cURL Import — Paste a cURL command and ReqPad builds the request • OpenAPI / Swagger — Import full API specs • HAR Files — Import browser network recordings • APIs.guru Directory — Browse and test 2,500+ public APIs instantly Already invested in Postman? You don't have to start over. Bring your work with you. — ORGANIZE LIKE A PRO: • Collections — Group requests into folders by project, team, or API • Environments — One tap to switch between dev, staging, and production • Variables — Use {{dynamic_variables}} in URLs, headers, and request bodies • History — Every request saved and searchable • Cookie Manager — Full visibility and control over stored cookies — DESIGNED FOR DEVELOPERS, NOT COMMITTEES: • Dark mode that actually looks good at 2am • Syntax highlighting for JSON, XML, and HTML responses • Response metrics — status, time, size at a glance • Clean, fast, no bloat — YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS: ReqPad is privacy-first. Your API keys, tokens, and request data live on your device. We don't track your requests, log your endpoints, or store your credentials on our servers. Period. — WHO REQPAD IS FOR: • Backend developers tired of switching to a laptop to test an endpoint • Mobile engineers who need to verify API responses on real devices • DevOps and SRE teams debugging production APIs from anywhere • QA testers running API checks without a full workstation • Full-stack developers who move between protocols daily — Free to start. No account required. Just open and test. Questions or feature requests? We actually read every email: support@reqpad.app Terms of Use: https://reqpad.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://reqpad.app/privacy

Screenshots

API Client4 screens
ReqPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReqPad at every 2 days against API Client's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. API Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ReqPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Client ships an update every 10 days, ReqPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
API Client versus ReqPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ClientReqPad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSahana A SMUSTAFA GUENGOER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

API Client

Subscriptions1
  • RESTPilot Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad Free experience$9.99
3 purchases

ReqPad

Subscriptions2
  • ReqPad Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ReqPad Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReqPad Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is API Client free?
API Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReqPad free?
ReqPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Client or ReqPad have ads?
Neither API Client nor ReqPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Client or ReqPad?
API Client ships an update every 10 days, and ReqPad every 2 days. Most recently, API Client was updated on September 25, 2026 and ReqPad on September 27, 2026.

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