Skippr vs ReqKit Http Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Skippr
This app provides a powerful SSH and mosh terminal for mobile devices, designed specifically for AI-assisted coding. It allows users to run AI agents, manage code, and preview files, with sessions that persist across app closures and network changes.
- AI agent integration (Claude Code, Codex)
- Persistent SSH/mosh sessions
- Built-in file browser and code editor
- Git diff viewer
- Image and video preview
- Automatic port forwarding
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and any terminal AI agent from your iPhone or iPad. Skippr is a fast SSH + mosh terminal built for coding on the go ā start an agent on your server, close the app, and pick the session back up exactly where you left it. BUILT FOR AI-ASSISTED CODING ⢠Guided setup: Skippr generates a setup prompt your agent runs on the host ā connected in minutes ⢠Push notifications when your agent needs input or finishes a task ⢠Sessions survive app switches, sleep, and network changes thanks to mosh ⢠Tabs auto-rename to match what's running, just like your desktop terminal A REAL TERMINAL, NOT A TOY ⢠Full-featured terminal with true color, mouse support, and search (Cmd+F) ⢠Smooth touch scrolling in TUIs, text selection, and tappable links ⢠Works with tmux, vim, htop, and every CLI tool you already use ⢠External keyboard shortcuts for iPad workflows MORE THAN A TERMINAL ⢠Built-in file browser and code editor with syntax highlighting ⢠Git diff viewer for reviewing your agent's changes before you commit ⢠Image and video preview right from the file tree ⢠Automatic port forwarding: type localhost:3000 and preview your dev server CONNECT YOUR WAY ⢠Plain SSH or mosh ā every feature works on both ⢠Password or key auth, multiple hosts, instant reconnect ⢠Works great over Tailscale and other VPNs No account. No cloud relay. Your connection goes straight from your device to your server.
ReqKit Http Client
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ReqKit is a native HTTP client for developers, QA engineers, and API builders who want a focused request tool on iPhone and iPad. Create HTTP requests with query parameters, headers, authentication, and request bodies. Inspect status codes, timing, size, response headers, and formatted response bodies. Save useful requests into collapsible collections and drag requests between them. ReqKit is local-first. Requests, environments, collections, and history remain on your device. Sensitive environment values can be stored in Apple Keychain and are omitted from exported backups. Key features: - GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS - Query parameters, headers, request bodies, auth, timeout, and redirects - JSON, raw text, URL-encoded form, and multipart form bodies - Bearer Token and Basic Authentication - Formatted response body and header inspection - Response status, duration, and size - Collapsible, renameable request collections with drag and drop - Request history - Environment variables using `{{variable}}` syntax - Sensitive environment values stored in Keychain - Import from curl and copy as curl - Local JSON backup import and export - iPhone and iPad support No account, subscription, analytics, or ReqKit cloud service is required.
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Verdict
Skippr and ReqKit Http Client are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Skippr | ReqKit Http Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Joly | ē ę |
In-app purchases
Skippr
No in-app purchases
ReqKit Http Client
No in-app purchases









