Comparison

HTTPBot vs SSL Checker

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

SSL Checker

Quickly verify the SSL status of any website and receive timely alerts before your certificates expire. This tool helps prevent security issues and ensures your online presence remains secure by proactively managing renewals.

Highlights
  • Quick SSL validation
  • Host monitoring for SSL issues
  • Expiry expiration notifications
  • Color-coded expiration warnings
  • Identifies self-signed certificates
  • Detects incorrect host certificates
Features
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SSL Checker is designed for cybersecurity enthusiasts and website owners who have websites with Secure Socket Layer certificates installed. With this app, you can quickly check the current SSL status of any host. If there are any issues with the certificate, the app will inform you of the problem. It can identify if the certificate is self-signed, not issued for the checked host, or expired. When you check a host, you can also start monitoring it. By monitoring, the app will detect any changes to the host’s certificate and track its expiration date. If an SSL certificate for any monitored host is about to expire, the app will send you a notification to remind you to renew it. This way, you can eliminate the risk of forgetting to renew the certificate for your host on time. FEATURES: - Validates SSL quickly - Monitors selected hosts for SSL issues - Notifies when SSL is about to expire SSL Checker is a simple yet powerful iOS app designed to help website owners avoid unknowingly or accidentally letting their SSL certificate expire. With the increasing use of SSL to secure the web, keeping track of certificate expiration has become a growing concern among developers. This app takes that headache away by notifying you when the certificate for any of the hosts you are monitoring is about to expire. Additionally, it color-codes the hosts whose SSL certificates are nearing expiration, so you know when it’s time to start worrying about renewal. While many SSL issuers currently notify hosts, these notifications are usually sent via email. With the large number of promotional emails these issuers send periodically, it’s easy to overlook or ignore the important emails containing SSL expiry notices, which can result in the SSL certificate expiring. To prevent this, it is highly recommended to use this app as a backup for receiving SSL expiry notifications. We hope you find this app useful.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
SSL Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against SSL Checker's $2.99. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 55). SSL Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

HTTPBot is free to download; SSL Checker costs $2.99 up front. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SSL Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, SSL Checker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTTPBot versus SSL Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotSSL Checker
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better55
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#68 — better#86
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarOrave Technologies

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

SSL Checker

All ratings55 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

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

SSL Checker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

SSL Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSL Checker free?
SSL Checker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or SSL Checker?
SSL Checker is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while SSL Checker averages 4.7 from 55 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or SSL Checker have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor SSL Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or SSL Checker?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and SSL Checker monthly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 13, 2026 and SSL Checker on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or SSL Checker?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and SSL Checker at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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