Comparison

PostX vs Expose HTTP Server

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

Head to head
About

PostX

This app allows developers to build and test REST, HTTP, and SOAP APIs directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports various request methods, authentication types, and body formats, with features for organizing requests and inspecting responses.

Highlights
  • HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)
  • Custom query parameters
  • Basic, Bearer/JWT, OAuth authentication
  • Customizable headers
  • Multiple body formats (raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data)
  • Pre-request and post-response scripting
  • Response viewer with status codes and prettified JSON
  • Request history and workspaces
Features
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PostX is a powerful yet simple API client for iPhone and iPad for working with REST APIs, HTTP APIs, and even occasional SOAP APIs. Use this REST API client and HTTP API client to quickly build requests, inspect responses, and iterate on your backend without needing a desktop tool. Features of PostX • HTTP/HTTPS methods
Send requests with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more so you can cover most modern REST and HTTP APIs in one API client. • Custom parameters
Add query parameters with key, value, and descriptions to keep complex endpoints organized and reusable in your API-client testing workflow. • Authorization
Use Basic, Bearer/JWT, and OAuth-style authentication to connect securely to protected APIs directly from this REST API client for iOS. • Headers
Add custom headers, with common ones like Content-Type and User-Agent ready for quick setup when using this HTTP API client on iPhone and iPad. • Body formats
Build request bodies in raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data, and x-www-form-urlencoded formats to handle most real-world REST and HTTP API scenarios. • Scripts
Insert pre-request and post-response scripts to handle tokens, variables, and simple checks without leaving your API client. • Response viewer
View status codes, headers, and prettified JSON to understand and debug API behavior faster during API-client testing. • History
Automatically save requests and responses so you can rerun, tweak, and reuse them whenever you need inside your API client for iOS. • Workspaces
Create workspaces to organize APIs by project, service, or environment so you can keep related requests grouped and easy to access. Its a great alternative to Postman PostX is an all-in-one REST API client and HTTP API client for iPhone and iPad that brings your desktop API workflow to iOS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://elevarelab.site/privacy

About

Expose HTTP Server

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for seamless file sharing, mock API testing, and static site hosting on your Wi-Fi network. Easily connect computers, test devices, and other platforms without installing additional software.

Highlights
  • Local HTTP/API server
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • WebDAV server
  • Mock API testing
  • Static site hosting
  • HTTPS/TLS support
  • Access control
Features
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Expose turns your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for the same Wi-Fi network. Use it as a file server, WebDAV server, static site host, and mock API workbench: computers, test devices, browsers, scripts, TVs, and dev boards can open your local URL or scan a QR code without installing another app. Use Expose for: - Wi-Fi file sharing: send photos, videos, documents, and folders to Mac, Windows, Linux, TV boxes, NAS workflows, and nearby devices - Local WebDAV: browse folders from Finder, Files, rclone, Cyberduck, and compatible clients; enable uploads or WebDAV write only when you choose - Mock API testing: create JSON, HTML, redirects, status codes, headers, latency, and conditional responses; match query, path, header, or request body values, inspect captured payloads, and replay requests - Dynamic response templates: insert request values, UUIDs, timestamps, and random data, then verify output with a live preview and sample inputs - Static site preview: serve a folder as a local website with index.html and SPA fallback - Automation: use Shortcuts or Siri to start, stop, or copy the running server URL - Session upkeep: bulk-select routes, sources, and logs to clear them fast; broken-source warnings flag missing files or photos; guided Local Network permission and actionable recovery when a start fails Expose stays local-first. It does not require a cloud account, does not upload your files, photos, routes, or logs to our servers, and does not publish your device to the public internet. You choose what to share and control access with token, Basic/Bearer auth, Host/CORS/IP allowlists, and HTTPS. Because iOS limits background execution, Expose is designed for user-started foreground local sessions. Keep Screen Awake and short background grace improve hands-on testing, but Expose is not a 24/7 background hosting platform. Privacy Policy: https://expose.bonjour.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://expose.bonjour.dev/terms

Screenshots

PostX4 screens
Expose HTTP Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Expose HTTP Server at 5.0 against PostX's 3.0. Expose HTTP Server also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). PostX's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Expose HTTP Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostX has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostX ships an update every 3 months, Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PostX versus Expose HTTP Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostXExpose HTTP Server
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnupkumar Naginbhai PatelBonjour, LLC

Customer experience

PostX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Expose HTTP Server

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PostX

Subscriptions3
  • Postmon Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Postmon Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Postmon Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Expose HTTP Server

Subscriptions2
  • Expose Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Expose Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expose Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is PostX free?
PostX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expose HTTP Server free?
Expose HTTP Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostX or Expose HTTP Server?
Expose HTTP Server is rated higher. PostX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Expose HTTP Server averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PostX or Expose HTTP Server have ads?
Neither PostX nor Expose HTTP Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostX or Expose HTTP Server?
PostX ships an update every 3 months, and Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. Most recently, PostX was updated on September 28, 2026 and Expose HTTP Server on September 30, 2026.

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