Comparison

HTTPBot vs TCP Port Scanner

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

TCP Port Scanner

This network utility allows technical users to perform TCP port scanning and basic network diagnostics on their device. It detects open TCP ports on reachable hosts within a specified range and provides selectable text output for easy analysis. Optimized for quick scanning without consuming excessive resources.

Highlights
  • TCP Port Scanner
  • Selectable Text Output
  • Low Overhead, High Responsiveness
  • Mobile-First Network Tool
  • Network Diagnostics
  • Service Verification
Features
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This application provides a lightweight and efficient network utility designed for technical users who need to perform TCP port scanning and basic network diagnostics directly from their device. No root access is required. Simply specify an IP address and a port range to initiate a scan. Key Features - TCP Port Scanner Detects open TCP ports on reachable hosts within a specified range. Useful for network diagnostics, service verification, and security assessments. - Selectable Text Output Scan results are aggregated into a single selectable text block, enabling easy copying, logging, and external analysis. - Low Overhead, High Responsiveness Optimized for quick scanning without unnecessary background processes or resource consumption. - Mobile-First Network Tool Execute network checks, service availability tests, and connectivity validation directly from your smartphone. Target Users This tool is intended for IT professionals, including: - Network engineers - System administrators - Security analysts - DevOps and SRE practitioners - Users managing home or small-office networks - Technicians verifying IoT device connectivity Legal and Ethical Notice This application must be used only on networks and devices for which you have explicit authorization. Unauthorized port scanning may violate local laws, organizational policies, or service agreements.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
TCP Port Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPBot at 4.5 against TCP Port Scanner's 4.0. HTTPBot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). TCP Port Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TCP Port Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPBot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, TCP Port Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTTPBot versus TCP Port Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotTCP Port Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh Sukumarakira ohmachi

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,321 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.3%

TCP Port Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TCP Port Scanner

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

TCP Port Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP Port Scanner free?
TCP Port Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or TCP Port Scanner?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TCP Port Scanner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or TCP Port Scanner have ads?
TCP Port Scanner shows ads; HTTPBot does not.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or TCP Port Scanner?
HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, and TCP Port Scanner monthly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 20, 2026 and TCP Port Scanner on October 20, 2026.

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