# HTTPBot vs ZappyCode

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPBot at 4.5 against ZappyCode's 3.3. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 39) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). ZappyCode's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ZappyCode sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HTTPBot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 54% of ZappyCode's.

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, ZappyCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | ZappyCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews)** | [3.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappycode-coding-at-any-age/id1523733753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Nick Walter](https://appshunter.io/developer/659987214) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #185 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


### ZappyCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappycode-coding-at-any-age/id1523733753)

Learn programming languages and develop skills to create apps and websites. This application offers a fun and engaging approach to coding education, making it accessible for all ages.

**Highlights:** Learn programming languages, Build apps and websites, Interactive coding lessons, Fun and engaging approach, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly ZappyCode Membership | $34.99 | per month |
| Yearly ZappyCode Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly ZappyCode Membership | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly ZappyCode Membership | $249.99 | per year |
| Yearly ZappyCode Membership | $449.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

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

### Is ZappyCode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or ZappyCode?

HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ZappyCode averages 3.3 from 39 ratings.

### Do HTTPBot or ZappyCode have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor ZappyCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or ZappyCode?

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZappyCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 10, 2026 and ZappyCode on October 8, 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.*