# HTTPBot vs Expose HTTP Server

The clearest difference is rating: Expose HTTP Server at 5.0 against HTTPBot's 4.5. Expose HTTP Server also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). HTTPBot's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expose HTTP Server 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.

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Expose HTTP Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expose-http-server/id6764612017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Bonjour, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859409295) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #188 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


### Expose HTTP Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expose-http-server/id6764612017)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for seamless file sharing, mock API testing, and static site hosting on your Wi-Fi network. Easily connect computers, test devices, and other platforms without installing additional software.

**Highlights:** Local HTTP/API server, Wi-Fi file sharing, WebDAV server, Mock API testing, Static site hosting, HTTPS/TLS support, Access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expose Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Expose Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Expose Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Expose HTTP Server free?

Expose HTTP Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Expose HTTP Server?

Expose HTTP Server is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Expose HTTP Server averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTTPBot or Expose HTTP Server have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor Expose HTTP Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Expose HTTP Server?

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 5, 2026 and Expose HTTP Server on September 30, 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.*