# SimpleRequests vs Appstead

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleRequests | Appstead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplerequests-http-client/id6760946486/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstead-app-sales-dashboard/id6781631782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 3 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Denisiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886955291) | [SEOU B HOUNKANRIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609899925) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleRequests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplerequests-http-client/id6760946486)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### Appstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstead-app-sales-dashboard/id6781631782)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*