Comparison

SimpleRequests vs Appstead

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

Head to head
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.

About

Appstead

This app provides indie developers with a private dashboard to track app performance, including downloads, revenue, subscriptions, and reviews. It connects directly to App Store Connect, keeping your data secure and accessible from your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Track downloads, proceeds, and subscriptions
  • Monitor reviews and ratings
  • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-currency support
  • Direct App Store Connect API integration
Features
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Appstead is a private App Store dashboard for indie developers. Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, reviews, trends, payouts, and widgets for every app you ship, right from your iPhone and iPad. Connect your App Store Connect API key and see your whole business in one place. No Appstead account. No third-party server holding your sales data. BUILT FOR INDIE DEVELOPERS • Track one app or your full portfolio • Manage multiple App Store Connect accounts with isolated workspaces • Keep client accounts separate from your own apps • Try every screen first with the built-in demo workspace TODAY DASHBOARD • Yesterday’s downloads, proceeds, and revenue movement • 7-day and 30-day performance summaries • Top apps, top markets, and portfolio snapshots • What Changed feed for new reviews, rating shifts, and sales movement TRENDS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Track downloads, proceeds, subscriptions, MRR, trials, and churn • Compare apps side by side • Break results down by country and device • Scrub charts for exact daily values • View 12-month app history REVIEWS INBOX • Read every App Store review in one place • Filter by app, star rating, country, or date • Translate reviews on device • Share polished review cards MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • View proceeds in your preferred currency • See country and market performance clearly • Keep international sales easier to understand WIDGETS AND DIGESTS • Home Screen widgets for portfolio and app performance • Daily downloads digest • Weekly app summaries • Payday reminders for estimated Apple payout dates • Siri and Spotlight shortcuts PRIVACY FIRST • Connects directly to App Store Connect • No Appstead server stores your business data • API credentials stay in Keychain • Credentials can sync with iCloud Keychain • Export your data to CSV anytime TO GET STARTED 1. Create an App Store Connect API key with the Sales and Reports role 2. Enter your API key details in Appstead 3. Save your workspace and start tracking your apps with Appstead Pro APPSTEAD PRO Appstead Pro unlocks live workspaces and refreshing real App Store data. The annual plan includes a free trial. Built for indie developers by an indie developer. Also useful for small studios, client work, and anyone who manages App Store apps without wanting to live in App Store Connect. Appstead is not an ASO or keyword-ranking tool. It is your private App Store business dashboard. Appstead requires an App Store Connect API key and is not affiliated with Apple. Need support or have feedback? https://tally.so/r/2EkrgA Privacy Policy https://appstead.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimpleRequests4 screens
Appstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Appstead at every 2 days against SimpleRequests's every 4 months. Appstead also leads on chart position (#106 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). SimpleRequests's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SimpleRequests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Appstead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimpleRequests against 5.0 for Appstead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Appstead has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleRequests ships an update every 4 months, Appstead every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SimpleRequests versus Appstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleRequestsAppstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#106 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin DenisiewiczSEOU B HOUNKANRIN

Customer experience

SimpleRequests

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Appstead

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleRequests

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

Appstead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is SimpleRequests free?
SimpleRequests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appstead free?
Appstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleRequests or Appstead?
SimpleRequests and Appstead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do SimpleRequests or Appstead have ads?
Neither SimpleRequests nor Appstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleRequests or Appstead?
SimpleRequests ships an update every 4 months, and Appstead every 2 days. Most recently, SimpleRequests was updated on October 31, 2026 and Appstead on October 31, 2026.

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