Comparison

HTTPBot vs Vegi Shield

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

Vegi Shield

This application provides a secure and fast VPN connection using the IKEv2 protocol. It features encrypted data transfer and a simple, user-friendly interface, leveraging standard iOS encryption mechanisms for robust protection.

Highlights
  • Fast connection
  • Secure data transfer
  • Minimalist interface
  • IKEv2 protocol support
  • Standard iOS encryption
Features
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Vegi Shield — приложение для защищённого VPN-подключения по протоколу IKEv2. Откройте приложение и нажмите одну кнопку. Регистрация не нужна: 500 МБ трафика в месяц выдаются устройству автоматически, чтобы вы могли попробовать приложение в деле. ЧТО УМЕЕТ • 500 МБ в месяц бесплатно — без аккаунта, без карты, без рекламы • Счётчик оставшегося трафика прямо на главном экране • Свои серверы: добавьте любой IKEv2-сервер вручную, по ссылке на конфигурацию или сканированием QR-кода • Список серверов с быстрым переключением между ними • Локальная сеть остаётся доступной — принтеры, AirPlay и домашние устройства не уходят в туннель • Автоматическое переподключение при смене Wi-Fi и мобильной сети • iPhone, iPad и Mac КАК ЭТО РАБОТАЕТ Приложение использует стандартный системный механизм VPN в iOS и macOS. Соединение устанавливается по IKEv2/IPsec — протоколу, который поддерживается системой изначально.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Vegi Shield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vegi Shield at 5.0 against HTTPBot's 4.5. Vegi Shield also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). HTTPBot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vegi Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vegi Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 2 weeks, Vegi Shield every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTTPBot versus Vegi Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotVegi Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarEgiazarov Vadim Karenovich, IP

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,322 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.2%

Vegi Shield

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

Vegi Shield

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
None

Vegi Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vegi Shield free?
Vegi Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Vegi Shield?
Vegi Shield is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Vegi Shield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Vegi Shield have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Vegi Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Vegi Shield?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vegi Shield every 5 months. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vegi Shield on October 5, 2026.

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