Comparison

HTTPBot vs Buildio

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

Buildio

Manage and monitor your Bitrise CI builds from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Control projects, start builds, view logs in real-time, and receive instant notifications. Seamlessly switch between multiple accounts and utilize multitasking features for efficient development.

Highlights
  • Complete build control
  • Real-time log monitoring
  • Access build artifacts
  • Instant build status notifications
  • Multi-account switching
  • Multitasking support
Features
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Discover the power of seamless CI management in the palm of your hand with Buildio - the premier client for Bitrise CI. Now you can control and monitor all your builds in one place, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Buildio transforms build management into a smooth, integrated experience. With Buildio, you can: - Take Complete Control of Your Builds: Easily manage your projects, start new builds, abort or rebuild existing ones, all from one app. - Real-Time Monitoring: Keep an eye on your build logs in real time. Never miss a critical change or update. - Access to Build Artifacts: Effortlessly navigate through your build artifacts for a comprehensive view of your project. - Instant Notifications: Stay informed with immediate notifications on build status changes. Always be in the loop, always be ready. - Multi-Account Switching: Manage multiple business or private accounts without the need to log in and out. Switching between projects has never been easier. - Multitasking Support: Exploit the multi-window capabilities on your iPad or Mac for a more productive workflow. - Markdown Support: Enjoy markdown support for commit messages, enabling easier and clearer communication. Crafted to perfectly blend with the iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms, Buildio provides an intuitive, streamlined interface that's as pleasing to the eyes as it is functional. With Buildio, managing your Bitrise CI builds becomes a fluid, efficient process, leaving you more time to focus on what matters most - creating fantastic software. Don't just build; Build smart, Build fast, Buildio!

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Buildio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buildio at 100% against HTTPBot's 56%. Buildio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). HTTPBot's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 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. Buildio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buildio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Buildio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Buildio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTTPBot versus Buildio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotBuildio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarSergii Khliustin

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

Buildio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Buildio

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
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  • 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

Buildio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildio free?
Buildio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Buildio?
Buildio is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Buildio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Buildio have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Buildio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Buildio?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buildio every 6 weeks. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Buildio on October 8, 2026.

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