Comparison

HTTPBot vs API Inspector for Postman

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

API Inspector for Postman

Features
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API Inspector is a powerful API debugging and management tool designed for developers who need precision and speed. Whether you’re testing APIs, analyzing request performance, or organizing your collections, API Inspector gives you everything you need in one place. Key Features • Collection Management: Organize and manage your API requests efficiently. • Request Management: Create, edit, and send HTTP/HTTPS requests with ease. • Import Support: Seamlessly import collections from Postman or cURL commands. • Export Options: Export requests as executable cURL commands for sharing or automation. • Send History: Track and revisit your previous requests anytime. • Detailed Metrics: Gain deep insights into request performance, including: - Request & Response header/body size - DNS lookup duration - Connection time - TLS handshake duration - Full request & response duration Why Choose API Inspector? • Clean, developer-friendly interface • Advanced performance analytics for optimization • Full compatibility with Postman and cURL workflows If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top API Inspector Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for API Inspector Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. API Inspector Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($2.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($5.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($34.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
API Inspector for Postman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: HTTPBot at #73 against API Inspector for Postman's unranked. API Inspector for Postman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
HTTPBot versus API Inspector for Postman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotAPI Inspector for Postman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh Sukumar小玲 王

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

API Inspector for Postman

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
3 purchases

API Inspector for Postman

Subscriptions3
  • API Inspector Rest Pro$2.997 Days
  • API Inspector Bot Pro$5.991 Month
  • API Inspector Capture Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Inspector for Postman free?
API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTPBot or API Inspector for Postman have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor API Inspector for Postman shows ads.

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