Comparison

HTTPBot vs App Maker.

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 Maker.

Create your own iPhone applications using SwiftUI. This app builder allows you to design and code your app ideas, offering features like drag-and-drop functionality, code formatting, and project export. It's an excellent tool for learning Swift and SwiftUI.

Highlights
  • Build apps with SwiftUI
  • Export to Xcode project
  • Auto-format Swift code
  • Drag and drop SwiftUI views
  • Designer and developer modes
  • Add animations
Features
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App Maker is the first app builder made for your iPhone. Make the app you've always wanted! Your app idea becomes a reality here. *Best way to learn coding for Swift and SwiftUI *Export to an Xcode project easily *Auto-ident / Auto-format your Swift code *Explore templates and customize to your desire *Integrate with git *Add animations to your app *Write Swift code *Drag and drop SwiftUI views *Designer and developer modes *Export as an App Clip for testing and collaborating with friends Note: App Maker is not a compiler Read the privacy policy here: https://appmakerios.com/privacypolicy App Clip information at: https://liveapp.cc More information at: https://appmakerios.com Contact the developer at https://joehinkle.io

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
App Maker.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPBot at 4.5 against App Maker.'s 3.4. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 75) and chart position (#34 vs #206). App Maker.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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 Maker. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPBot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 72% of App Maker.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, App Maker. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTTPBot versus App Maker.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotApp Maker.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better3.4 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better#206
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarJoseph Hinkle

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

App Maker.

All ratings75 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.8%

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 Maker.

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

App Maker.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Maker. free?
App Maker. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or App Maker.?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while App Maker. averages 3.4 from 75 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or App Maker. have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor App Maker. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or App Maker.?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Maker. every 2 days. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 8, 2026 and App Maker. on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or App Maker.?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and App Maker. at #206. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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