Comparison

HTTPBot vs PostgreSQL Client

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

Head to head
About

HTTPBot

This app allows users to send HTTP/HTTPS requests and connect to WebSockets, making it easy to debug APIs on the go. It supports various response formats, collaboration features, and authentication methods, streamlining API development and testing.

Highlights
  • Send HTTP/HTTPS and WebSocket requests
  • Inspect JSON, HTML, and XML responses
  • Import/export Postman collections
  • Support for OpenAPI/Swagger specs
  • Native GraphQL request support
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Shortcuts integration for automation
Features
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HTTPBot is a powerful API client and debugger that lets you send HTTP/HTTPs requests, connect to WebSockets, browse and invoke remote MCP servers, inspect JSON & HTML responses, and debug APIs on the go. With HTTPBot, you can - Make requests and view responses from anywhere. - Debug API issues even while away from your terminal. - Work with JSON, HTML, XML, and raw text responses effortlessly. - Collaborate with your team by importing & exporting Postman collections, and by syncing with the Postman API. FEATURES - Powerful request editor provides a GUI for easily editing HTTP, HTTPS & WebSockets requests. - Connect to remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to browse and invoke their tools, prompts, and resources. - Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. - Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content for better readability. - View detailed metrics for requests and responses, including size, duration, SSL and more. - Support for OpenAPI/Swagger specs as well as Postman collections & environments, including sync with Postman accounts on the cloud - View request documentation for APIs - Native support for GraphQL requests - edit queries and variables directly, and view schema. - Import & export collections from/to any document storage provider, like iCloud Drive, Dropbox and more. - Supports authentication using Basic, Digest, OAuth 1.0a, OAuth 2.0, JWT and much more. Securely store auth credentials for frequent use. - Save frequently-used variables in environments - Filter & query responses using XPath & JSONPath - Automate your workflows with Shortcuts integration. PRICING HTTPBot is available to download for free, with a risk-free 7-day trial to unlock access to its features. Enjoy full access beyond the trial with a yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase for a lifetime upgrade. All plans unlock the app on all platforms where it is supported. LEGAL Duration & price of each subscription is displayed in the app when upgrading to Pro. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is cancelled atleast 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased. Terms of use: https://www.httpbot.io/terms.html Privacy policy: https://www.httpbot.io/privacy.html

About

PostgreSQL Client

Access and manage your PostgreSQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, querying, and modifying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagrams. It supports secure connections and various data import/export options.

Highlights
  • Secure TLS/SSH connections
  • AI-assisted query composition
  • ER Diagram Viewer
  • Advanced data grid for editing
  • Data import/export
  • Database object exploration
  • Server status monitoring
Features
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DB Compass for PostgreSQL allows you to access your PostgreSQL database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • Database authentication supported: plain, MD5, SASL (SCRAM-SHA-256 and SCRAM-SHA-256-PLUS) and OAuth (PostgreSQL 18+) • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. Tested on PostgreSQL 9.5 to 18. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
PostgreSQL Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

HTTPBot and PostgreSQL Client both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 56% of HTTPBot's. PostgreSQL Client also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). HTTPBot's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 153). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HTTPBot against 4.6 for PostgreSQL Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 74% of PostgreSQL Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, PostgreSQL Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HTTPBot versus PostgreSQL Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotPostgreSQL Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,322 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.2%

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings153 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

HTTPBot

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Postman integration
  • 🚀 Powerful HTTP client
  • 👍 Great tool for API testing
  • 👍 Useful for developers on the go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Lacks security features (e.g., client certificates)
  • 💰 Expensive for the limited free version
  • 🤔 Unintuitive UI and documentation
  • 🐛 Postman integration issues

PostgreSQL Client

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Visually polished and functional
  • 🚀 Responsive developer and quick bug fixes
  • 👍 Intuitive navigation and comfy table views
  • 👍 Great for mobile iOS PostgreSQL management
  • 👍 Works perfectly, worth the money

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay for everything, not truly free
  • 💰 Locked behind payment, no trial
  • 🐛 Buggy, especially chart creation
  • 🐛 Connection issues and errors
  • 🐛 No access to tables/functions

Bugs and requests

HTTPBot

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when using response filters
  • Issues with importing Postman collections
  • Requests sometimes show incorrect HTTP method
  • Inconsistent behavior with SSL verification
  • Response data not properly formatted

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for PATCH requests
  • Improve Postman collection and environment integration
  • Add ability to copy/paste from response
  • Implement better handling of URL variables
  • Improve response formatting and readability

PostgreSQL Client

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Chart creation resets fields
  • Connection errors after no changes
  • No access to tables/functions
  • Connection lost immediately after switching apps
  • Reconnecting process hangs up
Show 8 more
  • SSH tunnel doesn't work
  • Time fields incorrect (fixed, but new bug introduced)
  • Cannot add new record with date/time field
  • App crashes frequently on large tables
  • SASL authentication not working (08P01)
  • Free version unstable, crashes often
  • Cannot connect to existing database after several months
  • Face ID verification spins endlessly

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add Generate Random button for UUID
  • Allow installation on M1/M3 Mac
  • Add SSH tunnels with key authentication
  • Show HINT in error handling
  • Editor of procedure must resize to full screen
Show 12 more
  • Calling procedure in background
  • Opportunity to show Postgres log
  • Debug of procedure
  • Add column in index of materialized view
  • Change SQL of materialized view
  • Call function with SQL: Select func(params...)
  • Params of func or procedure did not save
  • Cannot edit table with primary key
  • Delete multiple records with multi-select
  • Set minimum width for grid columns
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to install on M1 Mac

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HTTPBot

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Upgrade - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • HTTPBot Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • HTTPBot Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • HTTPBot Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • HTTPBot Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Upgrade$29.991 Year
  • HTTPBot Pro Upgrade - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$49.99
1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or PostgreSQL Client?
PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 from 153 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or PostgreSQL Client have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor PostgreSQL Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or PostgreSQL Client?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and PostgreSQL Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 2, 2026 and PostgreSQL Client on October 3, 2026.

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