# HTTPBot vs TCP Port Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | TCP Port Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-port-scanner/id6758295170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [akira ohmachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338624340) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #168 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


### TCP Port Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-port-scanner/id6758295170)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*