Comparison

HTTPBot vs Proxee Companion

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

Proxee Companion

Features
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Proxee Companion lets you preview and control local web projects from your iPhone while using Proxee on your Mac. IMPORTANT: This app is a companion for Proxee for macOS. It does not work as a standalone iPhone app. Proxee for macOS must be running on the same local network. HOW TO USE IT: Open Proxee on your Mac, scan the QR code with your iPhone, and your local development site appears on your phone. The companion keeps the phone view connected to your Mac session so you can test responsive layouts, interactions, navigation, and live UI changes on a real device. Proxee Companion is designed for developers, designers and indie makers who build websites and web apps locally and want a faster way to check the mobile experience without manually copying URLs or juggling separate browser sessions. Features: • Connect to Proxee on your Mac with a QR code • Open local development sites on your iPhone • Keep the iPhone session in sync with your Mac • Test responsive layouts on a real device • Reconnect to your last Proxee session • Keep your iPhone awake during active preview sessions

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Proxee Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proxee Companion at none against HTTPBot's 9. Proxee Companion also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). HTTPBot's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Proxee Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Proxee Companion weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HTTPBot versus Proxee Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotProxee Companion
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 purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarPiotr Dubrowski

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

Proxee Companion

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

Proxee Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxee Companion free?
Proxee Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTTPBot or Proxee Companion have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Proxee Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Proxee Companion?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Proxee Companion weekly. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Proxee Companion on September 11, 2026.

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