Comparison

ApiClientSync vs Filaire

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

Head to head
About

ApiClientSync

A native API client for developers to build, organize, test, and debug HTTP and WebSocket requests. It offers a clean interface for managing projects, environments, and APIs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Organize requests with collections
  • Powerful request composer for HTTP/WebSocket
  • Advanced response and transcript viewers
  • Per-request and per-collection proxy support
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export requests as code in 20+ languages
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App Store Description — ApiClientSync ApiClientSync is a fast, fully native API client for developers who want powerful tools without unnecessary complexity. Build, organize, test, and debug HTTP and WebSocket requests in a clean interface designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ORGANIZE REQUESTS WITH COLLECTIONS - Create collections for different projects, environments, or APIs - Add default headers that automatically apply to every request - Use the built-in Cookie Jar to capture, store, and send cookies across requests - Restore your last selected request and response automatically when reopening a collection POWERFUL REQUEST COMPOSER - Support for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS - Build HTTP and WebSocket requests in one app - Edit headers and query parameters using YAML, JSON, or key-value rows - Switch formats anytime without losing data - Send JSON, XML, plain text, SPARQL, URL-encoded forms, multipart forms, and raw file bodies - Toggle multipart fields between text and file uploads per row - Import requests directly from curl commands - Export requests as ready-to-use code in 20+ languages including Swift, Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, and more ADVANCED RESPONSE AND TRANSCRIPT VIEWERS - Adaptive response layout that maximizes workspace automatically - Pretty-print JSON and XML responses - Preview HTML, images, raw text, Base64, and binary hex dumps inline - Inspect response history for previous runs - View detailed request traces and URLSession debug logs - Review WebSocket transcripts and recent session history - Share response bodies as files or copy formatted output instantly NETWORKING, PROXY, AND IMPORT/EXPORT FEATURES - Per-request and per-collection proxy support - HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy support - Username and password authentication for proxies - Disable SSL verification for testing internal or self-signed APIs - Import and export HAR 1.2 files - Preserve app-specific request backup data alongside standard HAR compatibility ICLOUD AND APPLE PLATFORM FEATURES - Sync collections, requests, and preferences across devices with iCloud - Live Activities support on iPhone for long-running requests - Home Screen widget support for monitoring saved requests - Fully native SwiftUI experience built for Apple platforms - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with sidebar navigation and system appearance support FREE TO START, PRO TO GO FURTHER Upgrade to API Client Pro for unlimited collections, unlimited requests per collection, and HAR file import. Choose a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. - Pro Yearly — Unlimited access, billed annually - Pro Lifetime — One-time purchase, yours forever PRIVACY FIRST - No accounts required - No tracking - No ads - Your data stays on your devices and in your iCloud - Just a fast, native API client built for developers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Filaire

Features
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Filaire is a native SSH terminal and tmux client for iPad and iPhone. • TMUX, BUILT IN Attach to or create a tmux session when you connect. Switch windows, split and zoom panes from a pull-down control bar, swipe with three fingers to change windows, and use your own prefix key. • SECURE BY DEFAULT Lock hosts behind Face ID or Touch ID. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys on-device and keep them in the iOS Keychain. Forward your SSH agent to remote servers and approve each signature with Face ID or Touch ID, so private keys never leave your device. • MADE FOR IPAD One window per host, with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager. Drag a host out to open it in its own window, and reconnect to recent hosts from Home Screen quick actions. • NETWORKING Jump hosts (ProxyJump), local and SOCKS5 port forwarding, and automatic reconnection when your network changes. • KEYBOARD, TOUCH & TRACKPAD Hardware keyboard shortcuts, a customizable on-screen key bar, mouse support, trackpad scrolling and pinch to zoom. • COMPANION CLI: FIL Install fil on your servers to copy to your device's clipboard, open links, preview files in Quick Look, send notifications and use your forwarded SSH agent. • THEMES Solarized Dark, Solarized Light, Dracula, Nord and Monokai. Filaire is open source.

Screenshots

ApiClientSync4 screens
Filaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Filaire at none against ApiClientSync's 2. ApiClientSync's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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. ApiClientSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Filaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApiClientSync ships an update every 4 days, Filaire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ApiClientSync versus Filaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiClientSyncFilaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad MuaazTeam OT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ApiClientSync

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ApiClient Pro — Lifetime$19.99
None

Filaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApiClientSync free?
ApiClientSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filaire free?
Filaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ApiClientSync or Filaire have ads?
Neither ApiClientSync nor Filaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApiClientSync or Filaire?
ApiClientSync ships an update every 4 days, and Filaire fortnightly. Most recently, ApiClientSync was updated on October 25, 2026 and Filaire on October 24, 2026.

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