Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about RestForge API testing on iOS and iPad.
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Find answers to the most common questions about RestForge features, usage, and integrations.
What is RestForge?
RestForge is a professional API testing and development tool designed specifically for iOS and iPad. It enables developers to send HTTP requests, organize collections, manage environments, write test scripts, and sync workspaces across Apple devices with encrypted cloud storage.
How do I test APIs on iPhone?
Download RestForge from the App Store, open the app, enter your API endpoint URL, select the HTTP method, configure headers and authentication if needed, add request body data, then tap Send. You can save requests to collections for reuse and view detailed response data including status, headers, and body.
Can I import Postman collections?
Yes, RestForge supports importing Postman collections in JSON format. You can import Collection v2.0 and v2.1 formats with full support for folders, requests, environments, authentication settings, and variables. Simply export your collection from Postman and import the JSON file into RestForge.
Does RestForge work offline?
Yes, RestForge fully supports offline mode. All your local collections, environments, and request history are stored on your device and work without an internet connection. You only need connectivity when syncing data across devices via cloud sync or accessing cloud-based API services.
What authentication methods are supported?
RestForge supports Bearer Token authentication, Basic Authentication (username and password), and No Auth options. You can configure authentication at the request level or collection level, with environment variables support for secure credential management across dev, staging, and production environments.
Can I write test scripts?
Yes, RestForge supports JavaScript pre-request and post-response scripts using the pm.* API compatible with Postman syntax. You can write scripts to set variables, chain requests, validate responses, extract data, and automate testing workflows. Scripts run locally on your device for maximum performance and privacy.
How is data synced across devices?
RestForge uses Firebase Cloud Firestore with end-to-end encryption to sync your collections, environments, and settings across all your iOS and iPad devices. Sign in with Google or Apple to enable cloud sync. All sensitive data including API keys and credentials are encrypted before transmission and storage.
Is RestForge free?
RestForge offers a free tier with core features including HTTP request builder, collections, history, and offline mode. Premium features such as cloud sync, advanced scripting, team collaboration, and unlimited storage are available through optional in-app purchase subscriptions with flexible monthly or annual billing.
What formats can I import?
RestForge supports importing from Postman Collection JSON, OpenAPI 3.0 specifications, Insomnia workspaces, Bruno collections, Hoppscotch collections, and HAR (HTTP Archive) files. This broad format support allows seamless migration from other API testing tools and integration with existing development workflows.
How do I generate code from requests?
Select any request in RestForge, tap the code generation button, then choose your target language or tool. RestForge can generate code snippets for cURL, Python (requests library), JavaScript (fetch/axios), Swift (URLSession), and Dart (http package). Copy the generated code directly into your application.
Do you offer free online developer tools?
Yes! Visit our Developer Tools page for free online utilities including a JSON formatter & validator, Base64 encoder/decoder, URL encoder/decoder, JWT decoder, API tester, and HTTP headers reference. All tools run in your browser — no signup required.