# HTTPBot vs Networking Activity Monitor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Networking Activity Monitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networking-activity-monitor/id1627882950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | #130 |
| Size | 83 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #163 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


### Networking Activity Monitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networking-activity-monitor/id1627882950)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #70 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*