# HTTPBot vs Swift Code Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTTPBot at 56% against Swift Code Runner's 0%. HTTPBot also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Swift Code Runner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 Swift Code Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 point the same way: 56% of HTTPBot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Swift Code Runner's.

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Swift Code Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPBot | Swift Code Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/swift-code-runner-swiftmate/id6779651450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPBot

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #175 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


### Swift Code Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-code-runner-swiftmate/id6779651450)

This app provides a focused environment for writing, testing, and organizing Swift code. It features syntax highlighting, code completion, and a secure runner to test snippets and review output. Ideal for learners and developers needing a lightweight scratchpad for quick experiments and practice.

**Highlights:** Swift playground and code editor, Syntax highlighting and line numbers, Code snippets and local completions, Secure runner for testing code, Console output and AST viewer, File management (create, rename, import, export), Autosave functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $29.99 | per year |
| premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPBot free?

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

### Is Swift Code Runner free?

Swift Code Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HTTPBot or Swift Code Runner?

HTTPBot is rated higher. HTTPBot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Swift Code Runner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HTTPBot or Swift Code Runner have ads?

Neither HTTPBot nor Swift Code Runner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPBot or Swift Code Runner?

HTTPBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swift Code Runner daily. Most recently, HTTPBot was updated on October 5, 2026 and Swift Code Runner on October 4, 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.*