Comparison

iCurlHTTP vs Metadata Files Reader

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

Metadata Files Reader

Features
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Take control of the invisible data in your files. Every photo you take with your iPhone and every document you save contains technical information called "metadata": GPS coordinates of the location where the photo was taken, the exact date and time, the camera model, and even author information. Metadata Reader is a professional auditing and management tool designed to let you transparently view this hidden data, correct errors, and clean up your files directly from your device before sharing them. KEY FEATURES: Transparent Analysis: Simply import an image from your Photos library or a document from the Files app to instantly and clearly extract its complete structure (EXIF, IPTC, TIFF, and system information). Geographic Visualization: If a photograph contains geographic coordinates, the app automatically displays the exact location where the photo was taken on an integrated, interactive Apple Map. Touch Correction and Editing: Is a date incorrect? Is an author's name missing? Simply tap an allowed value to update, correct, or delete it individually, while preserving the rest of the image. Complete Protection: If you need to send a document confidentially, use the Total Erase button. The app generates a clean copy of all metadata (Privacy by Design mode) ready to be saved to your camera roll. The app also natively cleans the internal structure of your Microsoft Office files. Audit Reports: Export your scan results as a text report (.txt) via the iOS share menu. This is a major advantage for organizing your documents or providing a comprehensive overview of an image's metadata. SECURITY AND PRIVACY: 100% LOCAL Respect for your privacy is at the heart of this app. Metadata Reader operates completely offline on your device. None of your files are sent, analyzed, or stored on a remote server. Share your files with complete peace of mind.

Screenshots

iCurlHTTP4 screens
Metadata Files Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iCurlHTTP at Free against Metadata Files Reader's $5.99. iCurlHTTP also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Metadata Files Reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On 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

iCurlHTTP is free to download; Metadata Files Reader costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, Metadata Files Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCurlHTTP versus Metadata Files Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCurlHTTPMetadata Files Reader
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason CoxAUBERT AUCHER

In-app purchases

None

iCurlHTTP

No in-app purchases

None

Metadata Files Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCurlHTTP free?
iCurlHTTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metadata Files Reader free?
Metadata Files Reader costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCurlHTTP or Metadata Files Reader have ads?
Neither iCurlHTTP nor Metadata Files Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCurlHTTP or Metadata Files Reader?
iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, and Metadata Files Reader weekly. Most recently, iCurlHTTP was updated on October 6, 2026 and Metadata Files Reader on September 30, 2026.

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