Comparison

HTTPBot vs PL Analytics

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

PL Analytics

Features
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PL Analytics brings your Cloudflare zone traffic, security, performance and cache statistics to your iPhone, in real time. Enter your Cloudflare API Token (stored securely in the device Keychain, never sent to any third party) and monitor: TRAFFIC • Total requests, visits, bandwidth served, cache hit rate • Trends over time with native charts • Top countries, URLs, hosts, IP addresses • HTTP status codes, devices, browsers, operating systems SECURITY • Mitigated events: blocks, anti-bot challenges, AI Labyrinth • Active security services (WAF, Bot Management, Rate Limit) • Attacking countries and IPs, targeted paths • Detailed event log (Pro plans and above) SPEED • Edge and origin response time • Slowest paths, 4xx and 5xx errors • Distinction between app errors and network issues CACHE • Hit rate and bandwidth saved • Breakdown by content type • Uncached URLs to optimize FEATURES • Configurable auto-refresh (15s / 30s / 60s) • Multi-zone support with quick switching • Automatic Cloudflare plan detection • Adaptive light/dark interface • Fully localized in Italian and English PL Analytics is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare is a trademark of Cloudflare, Inc.

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
PL Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PL Analytics at none against HTTPBot's 9. PL Analytics also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). HTTPBot's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. PL Analytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, PL Analytics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HTTPBot versus PL Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotPL Analytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarLuigi Caltarossa

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

PL Analytics

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
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  • 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

PL Analytics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PL Analytics free?
PL Analytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTTPBot or PL Analytics have ads?
Neither HTTPBot nor PL Analytics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or PL Analytics?
HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and PL Analytics every 4 days. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 2, 2026 and PL Analytics on September 19, 2026.

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