Comparison

HTTPBot vs DevTools Extension

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

DevTools Extension

A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.

Highlights
  • Console logging and command execution
  • DOM node and computed style inspection
  • Network requests and responses monitoring
  • Resource inspection (localStorage, cookies, etc.)
  • Webpage source code viewing
Features
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DevTools extension for web developer in Safari: 1,Console - allow us to see errors, run commands, examine variables, and much more. 2,Elements - view dom node and computed style 3,Network - network requests and responses 4,Resources - view localStorage, sessionStorage, cookies, scripts, css and images. 5,Source - source code of webpage

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
DevTools Extension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPBot at 4.5 against DevTools Extension's 3.5. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). DevTools Extension's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. DevTools Extension asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPBot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 62% of DevTools Extension'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, DevTools Extension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HTTPBot versus DevTools Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotDevTools Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62 — better#203
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh Sukumar浩鑫 庄

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

DevTools Extension

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

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

DevTools Extension

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

DevTools Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevTools Extension free?
DevTools Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or DevTools Extension?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while DevTools Extension averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or DevTools Extension have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor DevTools Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or DevTools Extension?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and DevTools Extension every 3 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 8, 2026 and DevTools Extension on October 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or DevTools Extension?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and DevTools Extension at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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