Comparison

HTTPBot vs Simple WebSocket Client

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

Simple WebSocket Client

Connect to WebSocket servers with customizable HTTP headers. Save successful connections for easy access and review. This tool is designed for developers needing to test WebSocket endpoints.

Highlights
  • WebSocket client functionality
  • Add custom HTTP headers
  • Save successful connections
  • Review connection history
  • Developer tool
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This app is a WebSocket Client. The app can add HTTP headers as needed when connecting. Successful connections are saved for later review.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Simple WebSocket Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple WebSocket Client at 5.0 against HTTPBot's 4.5. Simple WebSocket Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). HTTPBot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Simple WebSocket Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple WebSocket Client 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple WebSocket Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTTPBot versus Simple WebSocket Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotSimple WebSocket Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarYuya Asamura

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

Simple WebSocket Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Simple WebSocket Client

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

Simple WebSocket Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple WebSocket Client free?
Simple WebSocket Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Simple WebSocket Client?
Simple WebSocket Client is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Simple WebSocket Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Simple WebSocket Client have ads?
Simple WebSocket Client shows ads; HTTPBot does not.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Simple WebSocket Client?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple WebSocket Client every 3 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple WebSocket Client on September 22, 2026.

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