# HTTPBot vs Firebase Console

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 (#41 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Firebase Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-console-firedeck/id6770333049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [Adam Gelatka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833992366) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #166 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


### Firebase Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-console-firedeck/id6770333049)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firedeck Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Firedeck Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Firedeck Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


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