Comparison

HTTPBot vs App Store Connect

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

App Store Connect

Manage your apps and submissions directly from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor sales, respond to reviews, manage testers, and generate marketing assets on the go. Receive important notifications about your app's performance and status.

Highlights
  • App status and submission management
  • Tester group and build management
  • Sales and trends monitoring
  • Customer ratings and reviews
  • Marketing asset generation
  • Key event notifications
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Manage your apps on the go with the App Store Connect app for iPhone and iPad. • View the status of your apps and manage App Store submissions. • Manage tester groups, add new builds and testers, view screenshot and crash feedback. • View key sales and trends information to monitor app performance. • View and respond to your latest customer ratings and reviews. • Generate marketing assets to promote your apps’ biggest moments, such as getting featured in select placements on the App Store, or when you’re submitting a new app launch or new version. • Receive notifications about key events, such as app status changes, new customer reviews, tester feedback, and featuring in select placements on the App Store.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
App Store Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Store Connect at none against HTTPBot's 9. App Store Connect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.3K). HTTPBot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. App Store Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Store Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Store Connect has 15K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, App Store Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTTPBot versus App Store Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotApp Store Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better55.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#68#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarApple

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

App Store Connect

All ratings14,801 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews624 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral13.8%
Negative31.1%

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

App Store Connect

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient app for managing apps
  • 🚀 Quick response and easy to use
  • 📢 Helpful for responding to reviews
  • 🔍 Provides good overview of app performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Delayed data and analytics
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs

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

App Store Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reviews section crashes the app
  • Trends data not updating correctly
  • Login fields sometimes disabled
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for TestFlight management
  • Improve trends and analytics features
  • Allow custom date ranges for data
  • Provide more detailed app metrics
  • Add translations for reviews

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
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  • 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
None

App Store Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Store Connect free?
App Store Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or App Store Connect?
App Store Connect is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while App Store Connect averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do HTTPBot or App Store Connect have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor App Store Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or App Store Connect?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Store Connect every 3 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and App Store Connect on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or App Store Connect?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and App Store Connect at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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