# HBS Watch Request vs API Bot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBS Watch Request at none against API Bot's 1. HBS Watch Request also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). API Bot's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. API Bot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HBS Watch Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HBS Watch Request against 4.9 for API Bot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: API Bot has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HBS Watch Request | API Bot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbs-watch-request/id1582532821/reviews)** | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-bot/id1667144207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvard Business School](https://appshunter.io/developer/383350531) | [Rabin Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889252999) |

## What reviewers say

### HBS Watch Request

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbs-watch-request/id1582532821)

Craft and send REST API requests directly from your Apple Watch. Supports multiple requests with customizable options and debugging tools for developers.

**Highlights:** Create REST API requests, Execute requests with a button, Multiple request support, Customization options, Debugging tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### API Bot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-bot/id1667144207)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HBS Watch Request free?

HBS Watch Request 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, HBS Watch Request or API Bot?

HBS Watch Request is rated higher. HBS Watch Request averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while API Bot averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do HBS Watch Request or API Bot have ads?

API Bot shows ads; HBS Watch Request does not.

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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.*