PostX vs Expose HTTP Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Local HTTP/API server
- Wi-Fi file sharing
- WebDAV server
- Mock API testing
- Static site hosting
- HTTPS/TLS support
- Access control
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PostX | Expose HTTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anupkumar Naginbhai Patel | Bonjour, LLC |
Customer experience
PostX
Expose HTTP Server
In-app purchases
PostX
- Postmon Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Postmon Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Postmon Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
Expose HTTP Server
- Expose Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Expose Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Expose Premium Lifetime$69.99









