Comparison

iCurlHTTP vs FFmpeg Command Generator

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

Head to head
About

iCurlHTTP

Test web server responses with cURL-like functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Simulate various browsers and inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML. Analyze network performance with detailed timing information.

Highlights
  • Simulate browser user-agents
  • Inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML
  • Support for GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS, TRACE requests
  • SSL support with certificate info
  • History of tested URLs
  • Detailed HTTP timing analysis
  • HTTP/2 and IPv4/IPv6 support
Features
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HTTP Web Server Response Diagnostic Tool - Curl for iPhone and iPad iCurlHTTP is a simple, easy to use app that allows you to run MacOS/Linux-like cURL tests against URLs. It can simulate different web browsers (user-agents) to retrieve the raw HTTP headers and HTML response from web servers. ** GET, HEAD & POST Requests (GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS and TRACE on iPad) ** SSL Support - https requests with basic certificate and handshake information ** Keeps a history of URLs tested with HEADER and POST data and provides them in a dropdown for easy repeated testing ** Simulates curl, iPhone, iPad, Safari, IE, Chrome and custom user-agent browsers ** Simple single-view interface with realtime result screen. ** iPhone and iPad support ** Verbose and Basic Detail ** HTTP Timing Details (Name Lookup, TCP Connect, SSL Handshake, First Byte and Total) ** Set custom User-Agent, Host Headers, Timeouts, HTTP Authentication, SSL Mode and POST Data ** Share Feature to send output to Clipboard, Printer and Email ** HTTP/2 Support ** IPv4 and IPv6 DNS Resolution with Option for Manual Address Resolution (via HOST:PORT:ADDRESS)

About

FFmpeg Command Generator

This utility simplifies creating FFmpeg commands for downloading videos. It automatically adjusts for video/audio links or video-only links, allowing custom file names and formats. Commands can be copied or shared with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Automatic link detection
  • Customizable file names
  • Selectable video formats
  • One-tap copy/share
  • Data persistence
  • Responsive design
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FFmpeg Command Generator helps you quickly create Terminal commands to download videos using FFmpeg. – The app detects if you use a video and audio link or just a video link, and adapts the command automatically – Choose your own file name and select one of the common video formats – Or, enter your own custom file format – One tap to copy or share the generated command – Saves the data you enter when you close the app – Adapts to all screen sizes, from the iPod touch to the iPad Pro – No ads or In-App Purchases

Screenshots

iCurlHTTP4 screens
FFmpeg Command Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCurlHTTP at 84% against FFmpeg Command Generator's 33%. iCurlHTTP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FFmpeg Command Generator's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FFmpeg Command Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of iCurlHTTP's written reviews are positive against 33% of FFmpeg Command Generator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, FFmpeg Command Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCurlHTTP versus FFmpeg Command Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCurlHTTPFFmpeg Command Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings)4.9 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason CoxSun Apps, LLC

Customer experience

iCurlHTTP

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.9%

FFmpeg Command Generator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iCurlHTTP

No in-app purchases

None

FFmpeg Command Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCurlHTTP free?
iCurlHTTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FFmpeg Command Generator free?
FFmpeg Command Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCurlHTTP or FFmpeg Command Generator?
FFmpeg Command Generator is rated higher. iCurlHTTP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while FFmpeg Command Generator averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.
Do iCurlHTTP or FFmpeg Command Generator have ads?
Neither iCurlHTTP nor FFmpeg Command Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCurlHTTP or FFmpeg Command Generator?
iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, and FFmpeg Command Generator fortnightly. Most recently, iCurlHTTP was updated on October 6, 2026 and FFmpeg Command Generator on September 22, 2026.

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