Comparison

HTTPBot vs Firebase Console

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

Firebase Console

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, export/import collections, monitor usage, and send test messages. Offers a phone-first interface for mobile developers.

Highlights
  • Bulk export/import Firestore collections
  • Edit and delete Firestore documents
  • Undo and view change history
  • Monitor Firebase usage and costs
  • Manage Authentication users
  • Send FCM test messages
  • Customizable project dashboard
Features
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Firedeck is the Firebase administration toolkit built for iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore, export and import whole collections, undo any change, watch your usage, ship Remote Config rollouts, and send FCM test messages — all from a phone-first interface built for how mobile developers work. DO WHAT THE WEB CONSOLE CAN'T • Bulk export — a collection, query, or selection as JSON, NDJSON, CSV, or a full backup, even in the background • Bulk import — JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files, with detected types and a preview before anything is written • Bulk edit & delete — set, rename, or remove fields across many documents, or delete them, in one go • Undo & history — every Firestore change is kept for 30 days and can be undone safely • Usage monitor — reads, writes, and deletes vs. the free quota, 30-day charts, and a Blaze cost estimate • Auth user tools — export users, or disable, enable, and delete many at once EVERY FIREBASE SERVICE YOU SHIP WITH • Firestore — browse collections, drill into documents, edit fields, filter, export, and import • Cloud Storage — browse buckets, preview, upload, download, delete • Remote Config — inspect parameters, change defaults, push safe rollouts • Cloud Functions — browse functions and triage recent errors • Cloud Messaging — compose and send FCM test messages with payload validation • Authentication — search, export, and bulk-manage users, edit custom claims, trigger password resets • Realtime Database — navigate every instance with a fast browser • Hosting — view sites, channels, and release history with rollback context • App Distribution — track tester groups, manage members, review releases • App Check — see registered services and enforcement state • Security Rules — inspect rulesets and releases • IAM — audit members, role bindings, and permissions • Extensions — view installed instances and configuration • Cloud Logging — stream recent entries with severity filters A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS Build a deck per project from the widgets you care about — document counts, today's usage, latest hosting release, function errors, parameter values, user count. Resize, reorder, and switch accounts without losing your layout. BUILT FOR TRUST Firedeck connects with your Google account using standard OAuth and talks to Google directly — there is no Firedeck server. Edit history and exports stay on your iPhone. Reading and monitoring are free for everyone. Actions that change your data are opt-in, clearly marked, and part of Firedeck Pro. FREE • Sign in with one Google account • Browse all of your projects • Read-only access to every Firebase service above • Today's usage against the free quota • A starter deck of up to 3 widgets FIREDECK PRO • Make changes across Firebase — edit, create, and delete Firestore documents; upload and delete Storage objects; update Remote Config; send FCM messages; manage Authentication users and custom claims; promote Hosting releases; manage App Distribution testers; run Cloud Functions • Everything in "Do what the web console can't" (today's usage stays free) • Unlimited dashboard widgets • Unlimited Google accounts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Firedeck Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Firedeck is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Firebase and the Firebase logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Terms of Use: https://gelatka.dev/apps/firedeck/terms

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
Firebase Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPBot at 4.5 against Firebase Console's 3.0. HTTPBot also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). Firebase Console's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, ads, 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 Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Firebase Console's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, Firebase Console every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTTPBot versus Firebase Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotFirebase Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarAdam Gelatka

Customer experience

HTTPBot

All ratings1,322 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.3%

Firebase Console

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Firebase Console

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
3 purchases

Firebase Console

Subscriptions2
  • Firedeck Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Firedeck Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firedeck Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firebase Console free?
Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Firebase Console?
HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Firebase Console averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HTTPBot or Firebase Console have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor Firebase Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Firebase Console?
HTTPBot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firebase Console every 9 days. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Firebase Console on October 31, 2026.

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