# HTTPBot vs Simple WebSocket Client

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Simple WebSocket Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #63 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


### Simple WebSocket Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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