# HTTPBot vs Web Inspector for Safari

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Web Inspector for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-for-safari/id6746725511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #140 |
| Size | 81 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Pierre Stanislas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261009329) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #145 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


### Web Inspector for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-for-safari/id6746725511)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #73 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector for Safari at #140. 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.*