Comparison

HTTPBot vs Packet Sender

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

Packet Sender

This network utility allows users to send UDP, TCP, and SSL packets with mixed ASCII or HEX input. It also supports sending HTTP GET/POST requests and receiving unsolicited packets on chosen ports. Data can be copied and pasted in various formats, and desktop packets can be transferred via cloud.

Highlights
  • Send UDP, TCP, SSL packets
  • Mixed ASCII or HEX input
  • Send HTTP GET/POST requests
  • Receive unsolicited packets
  • Copy/Paste data in ASCII/HEX/RAW
  • Transfer desktop packets via cloud
Features
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The core features of the award-winning Packet Sender has been rewritten from scratch to provide the best possible experience on your mobile device. - Send UDP, TCP, SSL packets using mixed ASCII notation or direct HEX input. - Send HTTP GET/POST requests. - Receive unsolicited UDP or TCP from the built-in servers on the port of your choosing. - Copy/Paste the incoming data in ASCII/HEX/RAW formats - Transfer your desktop packets using Packet Sender Cloud

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Packet Sender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against Packet Sender's $1.99. HTTPBot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). Packet Sender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Packet Sender costs $1.99 up front. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Packet Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Sender holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 43% of Packet Sender'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, Packet Sender every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTTPBot versus Packet Sender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotPacket Sender
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#75#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarNagleCode, LLC

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

Packet Sender

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

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

Packet Sender

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

Packet Sender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packet Sender free?
Packet Sender costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Packet Sender?
Packet Sender is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Packet Sender averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Packet Sender have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Packet Sender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Packet Sender?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Packet Sender every 4 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Packet Sender on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or Packet Sender?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Packet Sender at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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