JS Server vs API Endpoint Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JS Server
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Server turns your iPhone or iPad into a developer-friendly HTTP host. Point a listener at a file and it gets served. Write JavaScript and it runs. WHAT YOU CAN DO Serve static files Pick a file from the Files app, or edit one inline. Custom Content-Type per listener. A default HTML page is provided for quick smoke tests. Write JavaScript routes Every JavaScript listener gets an Express-like surface running inside JavaScriptCore. Register routes with server.get, server.post, server.all, and respond with res.html, res.json, res.text, res.send. Set status and headers fluently. No Node dependency. Your code evaluates on device. Read and write files from JS A sandboxed fs module is bridged through Swift: readFile, writeFile, exists, mkdir, readdir, unlink, stat. Every listener gets its own private directory. Any path that tries to escape the sandbox is rejected. Call external APIs Outbound fetch is bridged too. Pass a URL, optionally a method, headers, or a body, and get back status, ok, headers, text, and json. Perfect for proxies, webhooks, or quick integrations. Run multiple listeners at once Each listener runs on its own port, started and stopped independently. Bonjour advertises them on your local network so peers can find them by name. Live Activities A listener running in the background shows up in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen with the port and request count. Inspect every request The Console panel logs every HTTP request, every console.log, and every runtime error. Tap an HTTP row to expand the full request (method, URL, headers, body) and response (status, headers, body, timing). Syntax highlighting In-app editor with an IDE-style dark theme for JavaScript, Python, and HTML. WHO IT IS FOR Developers prototyping APIs on the go. QA engineers testing mobile clients against a controllable backend. Anyone who needs to serve a JSON blob, a mock endpoint, or a small HTML page from their iPad without setting up a real server. PRIVACY No accounts, no telemetry, no analytics. Nothing leaves the device except the HTTP responses you explicitly send. All code, data, and logs live in your app sandbox. Questions or feedback: server@cyber-man.pl
API Endpoint Maker
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API Endpoint Maker – REST API Testing Build, mock, test, and run REST APIs directly from your iPhone or iPad. API Endpoint Maker turns your device into a powerful local REST API server and API testing tool. Create mock APIs, custom JSON responses, test HTTP requests, simulate backend services, and debug API integrations without needing a laptop or cloud server. Whether you're a mobile developer, frontend developer, backend engineer, QA tester, student, or API enthusiast, API Endpoint Maker helps you build and test REST APIs anywhere. Build REST APIs Quickly Create and run local API endpoints in seconds. • Create unlimited API endpoints • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE support • Custom API routes • Local REST API server • Test APIs over your Wi-Fi network • Custom server ports • Auto-start server • Bonjour support Create Mock APIs & JSON Responses Build realistic API responses for development and testing. • JSON response editor • Custom HTTP status codes • Success and error responses • Response delay simulation • Dynamic variables • Custom response headers • API response preview Perfect for mock API development, frontend testing, mobile app development, and backend prototyping. Test HTTP Requests Test your REST API endpoints before connecting your application to a production backend. • Send HTTP requests • View formatted JSON responses • Request and response headers • Response timing • Authentication support • Request details • API debugging Dynamic Test Data Generate realistic API data without manually creating every value. • UUID generation • Timestamps • Random numbers • Random names • Email addresses • Dates Use dynamic variables to create realistic responses for API testing and application development. Monitor API Requests See exactly what is happening with your local API server. • Request history • HTTP methods • HTTP status codes • Response times • Client IP addresses • Search request logs • Request debugging Organize Your API Projects Keep your mock APIs and endpoints organized. • Collections • Multiple API projects • User Management templates • E-commerce API templates • Analytics API templates • Authentication API templates Local REST API Server Run a lightweight API server directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Local network API access • Custom ports • Bonjour service discovery • Auto-start server • Directory listing • Basic Authentication Your device can act as a convenient local backend and mock API server for testing applications on the same network. Built for Developers API Endpoint Maker is useful for: • REST API development • API testing • Mock API testing • Mobile app development • iOS development • React Native development • Flutter development • Swift development • Kotlin development • React development • Vue development • Angular development • Backend testing • QA testing • API prototyping • Frontend development • Learning REST APIs Privacy First Your API development environment stays local. • No account required • No signup required • No login required • No cloud storage • No API data uploaded to a remote server • Local network focused Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Choose Your Plan Monthly – $2.99/month Yearly – $14.99/year Lifetime – $29.99 Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings. Build, mock, test, and debug REST APIs and HTTP requests anywhere with API Endpoint Maker. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: API Endpoint Maker at Free against JS Server's $4.99. API Endpoint Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). JS Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support 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
API Endpoint Maker is free to download; JS Server costs $4.99 up front. API Endpoint Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JS Server asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JS Server | API Endpoint Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomasz Dbrowski | Sunil H N |
In-app purchases
JS Server
No in-app purchases
API Endpoint Maker
- API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Monthly$2.991 Month
- API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Yearly$14.991 Year
- API Endpoint Maker - Lifetime$29.99
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