# HTTPBot vs DevTools Extension

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | DevTools Extension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews)** | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #203 |
| Size | 81 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [浩鑫 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602937604) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #187 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


### DevTools Extension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*