# HTTPBot vs MySQL Mobile Client

The clearest difference is chart position: HTTPBot at #61 against MySQL Mobile Client's unranked. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 204). MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HTTPBot against 4.5 for MySQL Mobile Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 204, 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 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's.

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | MySQL Mobile Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) | [4.5 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-mobile-client/id1406175528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #183 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| HTTPBot Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| HTTPBot Pro Upgrade - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### MySQL Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-mobile-client/id1406175528)

Access and manage your MySQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring data, creating tables, running queries with AI assistance, and monitoring server status. It supports secure connections and various data management features.

**Highlights:** Secure TLS and SSH tunnel connections, AI-assisted query composition, Table creation and structure alteration, Data exploration, filtering, and sorting, Database object management, Server status monitoring and statistics, ER Diagram Viewer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURES | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Visually polished and functional
- 🚀 Responsive and engaged developer
- 💻 Desktop quality features
- 📱 Useful for mobile database management
- 💡 Great widgets for home screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Useless without paying
- 💰 Price not clear upfront
- 🚫 Limited free functionality
- ❌ Crippled free version
- ❓ No clear explanation of features

**Reported bugs**

- Chart selection issue in CarPlay Widgets
- Crash when trying to edit tables
- Crash on launch
- Queries no longer work
- Family Release not working on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Big number graph/widget
- Dark mode
- Multi-row display for text columns
- Delete button in edit view
- Close button in left sidebar menu


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MySQL Mobile Client free?

MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or MySQL Mobile Client?

HTTPBot and MySQL Mobile Client are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 204 ratings respectively.

### Do HTTPBot or MySQL Mobile Client have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor MySQL Mobile Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or MySQL Mobile Client?

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 5, 2026 and MySQL Mobile Client on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*