Comparison

HTTPBot vs Screen Mirroring

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

Screen Mirroring

Effortlessly cast your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real-time, high definition, and without any cables or extra devices. Enjoy presentations, photos, videos, and streaming on a larger display.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • High-definition casting
  • Wireless connectivity
  • No extra devices needed
  • Stream web videos
  • Cast photos and videos
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Our app provides a dependable and user-friendly solution for screen mirroring and streaming, allowing you to cast your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real-time and high definition. No cables, extra devices, or TV installations are needed — everything works seamlessly without additional setup. Ideal for: Presenting slides or documents during meetings Displaying photos and videos on your TV Enjoying movies and streaming apps on a larger screen Casting online videos from websites directly to your TV With a subscription, you’ll unlock premium features like: Casting photos, videos, and music from your iPhone/iPad to your TV Streaming web videos to your TV Subscription Details: Payment is charged to your iTunes account once the purchase is confirmed Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the current period ends Your account will be billed for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, according to the selected plan You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your account settings If a subscription is purchased, any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-9zf7L-IsCkqYrpOxkm4x9gM3L_aUGYY7Y9MMw3AKrc/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqILDiHKmd3YPLqmseBcdURVPyKwuzxzxVfwYUN5Q2s/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTTPBot at every 2 weeks against Screen Mirroring's every 3 months. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 79) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). Screen Mirroring's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Screen Mirroring sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HTTPBot against 4.5 for Screen Mirroring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Mirroring every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTTPBot versus Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotScreen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.5 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better79
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh Sukumarflamingo quokka

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

Screen Mirroring

All ratings79 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

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

Screen Mirroring

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Screen Mirroring?
HTTPBot and Screen Mirroring are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 79 ratings respectively.
Do HTTPBot or Screen Mirroring have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Screen Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Screen Mirroring?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Mirroring every 3 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on September 9, 2026.

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