Relay vs HTTPBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Relay
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Relay is a modern API client and REST client built for iPhone and iPad. Send HTTP requests, inspect responses, and manage API workflows from anywhere. What you can do with Relay: - Send requests with common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, and more) - Build requests with query parameters, headers, body, and auth - Test Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and API Key configurations - Inspect response body, headers, and request timing details - Validate and format JSON for faster debugging - Import cURL commands to quickly recreate terminal requests - Organize endpoints in collections and folders - Use environments and variables to switch between dev, staging, and production - Re-run requests from history to speed up testing Relay Pro unlocks advanced workflow and organization features for power users. You can start testing APIs immediately, with no account required. If you build, test, or debug APIs, Relay is the HTTP client that fits your iPhone and iPad workflow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
HTTPBuddy
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HTTPBuddy is a powerful API client and debugging tool that lets you send HTTP/HTTPS requests, establish WebSocket connections, and send/receive data frames anytime, anywhere. With HTTPBuddy, you can: ⢠Send requests and view responses from anywhere. ⢠Debug API issues even when away from your computer. ⢠Easily read JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. ⢠Import APIs from Postman for debugging on the go. ⢠Periodically check observed APIs for availability and correctness. Features: ⢠User-friendly request editor for easily editing HTTP headers and request bodies. ⢠Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. ⢠Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content with searchable strings. ⢠Integrates with Postman/Apifox for importing APIs to debug. ⢠View API documentation. ⢠View and replay historical requests. ⢠Supports expression injection and scripting to inject dynamic parameters before sending requests, meeting complex authorization needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HTTPBuddy at 17.0 against Relay's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Relay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HTTPBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Relay | HTTPBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cederic Schmid | Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Relay
- Relay Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Relay Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Relay Pro Lifetime$17.99
HTTPBuddy
- Lifetime Pro$1.99









