Comparison

HTTPBot vs Web Inspector for Safari

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

Web Inspector for Safari

Inspect HTML source, view JavaScript console output, and edit web elements live directly within Safari. This tool provides a floating panel overlay for easy access to DOM inspection and code execution on any webpage.

Highlights
  • Live DOM inspection
  • HTML source viewing
  • JavaScript console execution
  • Floating panel overlay
  • Element selection and editing
  • Fast HTML search
Features
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Whether you're a front-end developer, designer, QA engineer, or just curious about how a website is built, Web Inspector for Safari brings the power of live DOM inspection, HTML source viewing, and JavaScript execution to your fingertips. Powerful Features at a Glance: → Floating Panel Overlay • Always accessible on any webpage • Tabbed interface: Inspector, HTML View, and Console • Draggable, resizable, and easy to toggle or hide → Inspector Mode • Tap “Inspect” to activate element selection • Highlights DOM elements with a blue outline • Displays full outerHTML and path of the selected element • Edit HTML live and apply changes instantly → HTML View Mode • Full-page HTML in a clean, scrollable viewer • Fast search for tags, classes, IDs, or content • One-tap copy to clipboard → JavaScript Console • Run JS directly in the page context • View output and errors in a live log • Scroll through command history using arrow keys No need to leave Safari or install heavyweight dev environments. Web Inspector for Safari is the sleek, focused tool built for speed, clarity, and control—right where you need it. Perfect for debugging on the go, inspecting dynamic content, learning from live sites, or customizing your own pages in real-time.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Web Inspector for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against Web Inspector for Safari's $2.99. HTTPBot also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Web Inspector for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPBot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Web Inspector for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Web Inspector for Safari every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HTTPBot versus Web Inspector for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotWeb Inspector for Safari
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#70 — better#143
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

HTTPBot

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

Web Inspector for Safari

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Web Inspector for Safari

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
None

Web Inspector for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Inspector for Safari free?
Web Inspector for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Web Inspector for Safari?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Web Inspector for Safari averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Web Inspector for Safari have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Web Inspector for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Web Inspector for Safari?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Web Inspector for Safari every 6 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Web Inspector for Safari on September 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPBot or Web Inspector for Safari?
HTTPBot currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector for Safari at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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