# HTTPBot vs iCardVerify

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against iCardVerify's $1.99. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). iCardVerify's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

HTTPBot is free to download; iCardVerify costs $1.99 up front. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iCardVerify asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCardVerify 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 6, 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 100% of iCardVerify's.

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, iCardVerify every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | iCardVerify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardverify-card-validator/id6501961979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#46** |
| Size | 81 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Adel Abdelmaseih](https://appshunter.io/developer/955372059) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #144 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


### iCardVerify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardverify-card-validator/id6501961979)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool generates and validates test credit card numbers for developers and QA professionals. It supports various card types and export formats, functioning offline for enhanced privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Generate test credit cards in batches, Validate major credit card types, Offline operation for privacy, Export to clipboard or PDF, Supports JSON, XML, and text formats, Works with Visa, Amex, Mastercard, JCB, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iCardVerify free?

iCardVerify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or iCardVerify?

iCardVerify is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while iCardVerify averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do HTTPBot or iCardVerify have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor iCardVerify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or iCardVerify?

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and iCardVerify every 5 weeks. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and iCardVerify on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HTTPBot or iCardVerify?

HTTPBot currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and iCardVerify at #46. 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.*