Comparison

HTTP Request Maker !! vs Source Files

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

Head to head
About

HTTP Request Maker !!

Easily send HTTP requests for server development without complex command-line syntax. Create and tap requests to send them, with customizable settings for redirection, caching, and timeouts.

Highlights
  • Create HTTP requests
  • Send HTTP requests with a tap
  • Automatic redirection settings
  • Cache enable/disable
  • Timeout time configuration
Features
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Have you ever wanted to send HTTP requests for various methods when you are developing a server? In such cases, it is common to use cURL to send the request, but sometimes you can't remember the cURL command options and can't specify the parameters properly, or it is too much trouble to type the command every time. This happens to me a lot. This app is for people like me. It's easy to use. First, you need to create an HTTP request. Then, just tap the HTTP request you created to send the HTTP request. In the settings, you can set automatic redirection, cache enable/disable, timeout time, etc.

About

Source Files

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Direct file access via Finder/Files app
  • Edit files in favorite apps
  • REST API for fast access
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
  • Shortcuts automation support
  • File uploads via services menu
Features
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

HTTP Request Maker !!4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTP Request Maker !! at 4.9 against Source Files's 4.4. HTTP Request Maker !! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Source Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume 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. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. HTTP Request Maker !! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTP Request Maker !! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HTTP Request Maker !!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HTTP Request Maker !! versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTP Request Maker !!Source Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1230 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#164 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuma KitaseiAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

HTTP Request Maker !!

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

HTTP Request Maker !!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is HTTP Request Maker !! free?
HTTP Request Maker !! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTP Request Maker !! or Source Files?
HTTP Request Maker !! is rated higher. HTTP Request Maker !! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do HTTP Request Maker !! or Source Files have ads?
HTTP Request Maker !! shows ads; Source Files does not.

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