RestForge vs Other Tools
See how RestForge compares to Postman, Insomnia, and Hoppscotch for iOS API testing and development.
The Native Advantage
Why a native iOS app matters
Native apps deliver performance, offline capability, and user experience that web-based tools cannot match on mobile devices.
Performance & Battery Life
RestForge is built with native iOS frameworks, delivering instant startup, smooth scrolling, and minimal battery drain. Web-based tools running in browsers consume significantly more resources and feel sluggish on mobile.
True Offline Mode
Work anywhere without internet. RestForge stores collections, environments, and request history locally. Unlike browser-based tools, you never lose work due to connectivity issues or session timeouts.
Touch-First Interface
Every interaction is designed for fingers, not a mouse. Large tap targets, swipe gestures, iOS-native controls, and split-screen support on iPad make API testing fast and natural on mobile devices.
Feature Comparison
How RestForge stacks up
A comprehensive comparison of features, platform support, and pricing across popular API testing tools.
| Feature | RestForge | Postman iOS | Insomnia | Hoppscotch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native iOS App | ✓ Yes | ✗ No (web) | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Offline Mode | ✓ Full | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Limited | ✗ No |
| JavaScript Scripting | ✓ Yes | ✗ No on mobile | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Collection Import | ✓ Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Sync | ✓ Encrypted | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Environment Variables | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Request History | ✓ Unlimited | ⚠ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Authentication Types | ✓ Full suite | ⚠ Basic | ✓ Full suite | ✓ Full suite |
| Code Generation | ✓ 10+ languages | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Price | Free/Premium | Team pricing | Free/Paid | Free |
| iPad Support | ✓ Optimized | ⚠ Web only | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Easy Migration from Any Tool
RestForge imports collections from Postman, Insomnia, OpenAPI, Bruno, HAR, and more. Just export your collections and import them into RestForge in seconds. All your requests, environments, and authentication settings transfer seamlessly.
Getting Started
Migrate to RestForge in 3 steps
From Postman
- Open Postman and select your collection
- Click "..." menu → Export → Collection v2.1
- In RestForge, tap "Import" → Select the exported JSON file
- All requests, folders, and variables are imported automatically
From Insomnia
- In Insomnia, click "Application" → "Preferences" → "Data"
- Click "Export Data" → Select your workspace → Export as JSON
- In RestForge, tap "Import" → Choose Insomnia format
- Your collections, environments, and requests are ready to use
From OpenAPI / Swagger
- Export your API specification as OpenAPI 3.0 JSON or YAML
- In RestForge, tap "Import" → Select OpenAPI file
- RestForge converts all endpoints into organized collections
- Auth schemes, parameters, and examples are preserved