Comparison

HTTPBot vs JSON Viewer

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

JSON Viewer

Features
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JSON Viewer – Graph Visualizer Transform JSON into interactive visual graphs and understand complex data structures faster. JSON Viewer helps developers, API testers, data analysts, and students explore JSON files with intuitive graph visualization, tree views, formatting tools, validation tools, and AI-powered assistance. Open local files, import from URLs, analyze nested structures, and manage projects directly from your iPhone and iPad. Features Interactive JSON Graph Visualization Convert JSON data into connected node graphs and explore relationships visually. Navigate large and deeply nested structures with ease. Advanced JSON Tree Viewer Expand and collapse objects, arrays, and values in a clean tree interface designed for fast inspection and debugging. AI JSON Assistant Analyze, summarize, transform, and understand JSON data using built-in AI tools. Format, Validate & Minify Beautify JSON for readability, validate syntax instantly, and minify data for production use. Import JSON Anywhere • Open local JSON files • Import from URLs • Paste raw JSON text • Access recent files quickly Powerful Search Search keys and values instantly across large JSON documents. Custom Themes & Graph Colors Personalize your workspace with customizable graph visualization settings and color themes. Save & Manage Projects Keep your JSON files organized with recent activity tracking and project management tools. Export & Share Export processed JSON and visualizations for collaboration, documentation, and development workflows. Perfect For • Software Developers • Backend Engineers • API Developers • Mobile Developers • QA Testers • Data Analysts • Students Learning JSON • DevOps Engineers Whether you're debugging API responses, exploring configuration files, reviewing data structures, or learning JSON, JSON Viewer provides powerful tools to make JSON easier to read, visualize, and understand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jsonviewer.tools/privacy

Screenshots

HTTPBot4 screens
JSON Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HTTPBot at none against JSON Viewer's shown. HTTPBot also leads on chart position (#32 vs unranked). JSON Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and JSON Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HTTPBot versus JSON Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPBotJSON Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvindh SukumarAnimesh Manna

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

JSON Viewer

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
2 purchases

JSON Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • JSON Viewer Premium$2.991 Month
  • JSON Viewer$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HTTPBot free?
HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JSON Viewer free?
JSON Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTPBot or JSON Viewer have ads?
JSON Viewer shows ads; HTTPBot does not.

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