Comparison

HTTPBot vs Networking Activity Monitor

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

Networking Activity Monitor

Observe all network requests across your device or specific applications. Track DNS, TCP, and UDP traffic to understand network activity.

Highlights
  • Monitor system-wide network requests
  • Monitor specific application network requests
  • Track DNS traffic
  • Track TCP traffic
  • Track UDP traffic
Features
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Monitor all network request of the entire system or application, such as DNS, TCP, and UDP.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Networking Activity Monitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against Networking Activity Monitor's $19.99. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Networking Activity Monitor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads, chart position 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

HTTPBot is free to download; Networking Activity Monitor costs $19.99 up front. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Networking Activity Monitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Networking Activity Monitor 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 2, 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 80% of Networking Activity Monitor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, Networking Activity Monitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTTPBot versus Networking Activity Monitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotNetworking Activity Monitor
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#66 — better#130
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB176 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarTxThinking, Inc.

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,322 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.3%

Networking Activity Monitor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Networking Activity Monitor

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

Networking Activity Monitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Networking Activity Monitor free?
Networking Activity Monitor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Networking Activity Monitor?
Networking Activity Monitor is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Networking Activity Monitor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Networking Activity Monitor have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Networking Activity Monitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Networking Activity Monitor?
HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Networking Activity Monitor every 2 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Networking Activity Monitor on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or Networking Activity Monitor?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Networking Activity Monitor at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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