Comparison

HTTPBot vs Hodor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HTTPBot

This tool allows developers to send HTTP/HTTPS requests, debug APIs, and work with various response formats like JSON and HTML. It supports advanced features such as WebSocket connections, MCP server interaction, and collaboration through Postman collection imports/exports.

Highlights
  • Send HTTP/HTTPS requests
  • WebSocket client
  • MCP server interaction
  • Inspect JSON & HTML responses
  • Import/export Postman collections
  • GraphQL support
  • Automate workflows with Shortcuts
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

Hodor

Capture and inspect network traffic, including Flutter apps, with advanced API testing and debugging tools. Offers a suite of everyday developer utilities and AI-assisted testing capabilities.

Highlights
  • HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP capture
  • API request testing
  • AI-assisted testing
  • URL encoding/decoding
  • JSON formatting
  • Timestamp conversion
  • QR code generation
Features
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Capture Flutter traffic. Test APIs. Debug with AI. Hodor brings packet capture, API testing, and developer utilities to your iPhone and iPad. IP-layer capture can inspect traffic that does not follow system HTTP proxy settings, including traffic from Flutter apps. CAPTURE AND DEBUG • Capture and rewrite HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, and UDP traffic. • Inspect HTTPS requests and responses after configuring certificate trust. • Replace HTTP request and response data with Mapping, simulate responses with Mock, and replay requests without repeating actions in the original app. • Extend processing with JavaScript, filter by domain, export HAR, and forward HTTP traffic to other tools on your local network. • Preview Protobuf, Form-Data, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Start or stop the capture service with URL Scheme commands. MULTI-PROTOCOL API TESTING • Send HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP, gRPC, and MQTT requests. • Organize requests into groups; manage environments, variables, authentication, headers, and bodies. Import and export cURL. • Combine pre- and post-request scripts, value extraction, and assertions for workflows such as signing in, reusing a token, and checking responses. AI TESTING THROUGH MCP Connect a compatible AI client to Hodor's MCP service. Give it a testing goal and let it inspect captured traffic, create and edit requests, send them, analyze responses, and adjust and retest in a multi-step workflow. MCP requires setup and an access token; Hodor does not include an AI model. Data read by the client may be sent to its configured model service. Script execution must be explicitly enabled. EVERYDAY DEVELOPER TOOLS URL, Base64, and Unicode encoding tools; URL parsing; JSON formatting; AES encryption and decryption; MD5 and SHA/HMAC hashing; JWT inspection; timestamp conversion; certificate hashes; regular expressions; and QR code generation—all in the app. Use Hodor only with traffic and systems you are authorized to test. HTTPS decryption depends on certificate configuration and app security policies. iOS background limits may interrupt MCP sessions. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some features require a paid plan. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available; features, device coverage, and prices are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; renewal is charged within the final 24 hours. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/terms_en.html

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Hodor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HTTPBot at 1.3K against Hodor's 23. HTTPBot also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). Hodor's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Hodor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HTTPBot against 4.3 for Hodor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 23, 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 72% of Hodor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, Hodor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HTTPBot versus Hodor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotHodor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,324 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.2%

Hodor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative24.6%

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

Hodor

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$39.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$49.99
10 purchases

Hodor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • Special Recovery PurchaseFree
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Buyout$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Pro To Multiple Systems$17.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Multiple Systems$49.99

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Hodor?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Hodor averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Hodor have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Hodor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Hodor?
HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hodor monthly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on November 13, 2026 and Hodor on November 14, 2026.

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