Comparison

SimpleHTTP vs API Bot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleHTTP

Easily send common HTTP requests like GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, and PATCH. View detailed metrics and plain text or rendered HTML responses. Supports sending files or images with POST requests.

Highlights
  • Make GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, PATCH requests
  • View plain text response
  • View rendered HTML response
  • View detailed request metrics
  • Send files/images with POST requests
Features
Read full description

This is a free tool you can use to make common HTTP requests. You can also make a POST request by picking an image or a file from your iPhone or iPad. You can also view the detailed metrics of a request, like the request timing and many more details. - Make requests: GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, PATCH - View the plain test response of a request (and you can also view a rendered HTML of the response) - View the request metrics

About

API Bot

This tool empowers mobile developers to build and test APIs directly on their devices. It leverages on-device machine learning to analyze API results and identify patterns, while also allowing for the creation and management of various request types and data formats.

Highlights
  • On-device machine learning for API result analysis
  • Build GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
  • Manage headers and data
  • Create and edit JSON/XML files
  • Organize requests into groups
  • Share requests with teams
Features
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API Bot is a supercharged API development tool for your phone. It now uses machine learning right on your device to help you build better APIs. What this means for you: ∙ Analyze API results: Use machine learning to find patterns, trends, and potential problems in your API responses, all on your phone. ∙ Build any request: Create requests of all types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and manage headers, data, and more with ease. ∙ Mobile development on the go: Build and test APIs from anywhere, right on your phone. ∙ Stay organized: Save your requests in groups and share them with your team. ∙ Work with data: Create and edit JSON and XML files to test responses or mock data for your endpoints. API Bot combines the power of machine learning with a mobile-friendly experience to help you build strong APIs faster.

Screenshots

SimpleHTTP3 screens
API Bot4 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleHTTP and API Bot both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of API Bot's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleHTTP's. API Bot also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2). SimpleHTTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. API Bot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleHTTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimpleHTTP against 4.9 for API Bot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: API Bot has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SimpleHTTP's written reviews are positive against 100% of API Bot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleHTTP ships an update every 2 days, API Bot every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimpleHTTP versus API Bot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleHTTPAPI Bot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShunzhe MaRabin Apps LLC

Customer experience

SimpleHTTP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

API Bot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimpleHTTP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

API Bot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is SimpleHTTP free?
SimpleHTTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Bot free?
API Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleHTTP or API Bot?
SimpleHTTP is rated higher. SimpleHTTP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while API Bot averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do SimpleHTTP or API Bot have ads?
API Bot shows ads; SimpleHTTP does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleHTTP or API Bot?
SimpleHTTP ships an update every 2 days, and API Bot every 4 weeks. Most recently, SimpleHTTP was updated on September 24, 2026 and API Bot on September 30, 2026.

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