# HTTPBot vs PixelKit

The clearest difference is rating: PixelKit at 5.0 against HTTPBot's 4.5. PixelKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). HTTPBot's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PixelKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PixelKit 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, PixelKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | PixelKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #198 |
| Size | 81 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [HWY Enigma LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770427410) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #174 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


### PixelKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers precise unit conversions for designers and developers, specializing in pixels, inches, and centimeters. It includes tools for screen calculations, typography, and a wide range of supported units for digital and print work.

**Highlights:** Real-time unit conversions, Pixel, inch, and centimeter calculations, Screen size and PPI calculator, Typography scale generator, Supports multiple units (px, in, cm, mm, pt, em, rem, vw, DPI, PPI), Conversion history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

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

### Is PixelKit free?

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

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

PixelKit is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while PixelKit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTTPBot or PixelKit have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor PixelKit shows ads.

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

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and PixelKit every 2 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 26, 2026 and PixelKit on September 7, 2026.

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

HTTPBot currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and PixelKit at #198. 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.*