Comparison

HTTPBot vs HTTP Client

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

HTTP Client

Features
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Geturl is a powerful and flexible HTTP client designed for developers and testers who need full control over API workflows. Whether you're exploring a new REST endpoint, automating test cases, or debugging a complex integration, Geturl provides the tools you need in a fast, intuitive interface. Send requests, inspect responses, manage environments, and streamline your development process — all in one place. Key Features: * Send HTTP requests with full support for methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more * Customize headers, query parameters, and request bodies with ease * Support for authentication types including Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and OAuth 2.0 * Organize requests into collections and define reusable environments * View detailed responses with status codes, headers, and formatted body previews (JSON, XML, HTML, etc.) * Access request history and duplicate past calls for fast iteration * Import and export collections and environments for easy collaboration * Designed with a clean, developer-focused interface for speed and productivity * Whether you're building APIs, testing endpoints, or debugging network issues, Geturl offers a streamlined experience to support your development workflow. Subscriptions: Geturl may limit your usage after 100 requests. Geturl offers a Pro subscription that unlocks unlimited usage. Subscription is billed annually and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. Terms: https://irfanaksu.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://irfanaksu.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
HTTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTTP Client at weekly against HTTPBot's every 2 weeks. HTTPBot's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked). 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 HTTP Client sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, HTTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
HTTPBot versus HTTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotHTTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarIrfan Aksu

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

HTTP Client

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

HTTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Unlimited Use$9.991 Year

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTP Client free?
HTTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTPBot or HTTP Client have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor HTTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or HTTP Client?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTTP Client weekly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 10, 2026 and HTTP Client on October 9, 2026.

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