Comparison

Hurl Client vs HTTP Request

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

Head to head
About

Hurl Client

A modern, open-source API client for iOS devices. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs with features like a GraphQL query editor, request organization, and environment variables. Works fully offline and supports dark/light themes.

Highlights
  • Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs
  • GraphQL query editor with variables
  • Organize requests into collections
  • Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections
  • Environment variables with autocomplete
  • View response details and syntax-highlighted JSON
  • Works fully offline
Features
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Hurl is a modern, open-source API client for developers. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs right from your iOS device. Features: โ€ข Send HTTP requests with any method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) โ€ข GraphQL query editor with variables support โ€ข Organize requests into collections and folders โ€ข Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections โ€ข Environment variables with {{autocomplete}} โ€ข View response body, headers, cookies, and status codes โ€ข Syntax-highlighted JSON responses โ€ข Dark and light theme support โ€ข Works fully offline โ€” no account required โ€ข Cloud sync when signed in Built for developers who need a reliable API testing tool on the go.

About

HTTP Request

Features
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Build, test, and debug APIs anywhere HTTP Request is a powerful API client and debugger for iPhone and iPad. Create HTTP, GraphQL, WebSocket, and MCP requests, organize them in collections, inspect detailed responses, and catch changes before they become bugs. Build and send - Send HTTP and HTTPS with common methods, headers, query parameters, JSON, forms, multipart data, raw data, and file bodies - Write GraphQL queries and variables, inspect schemas, and review results - Connect to WebSockets, send text or binary messages, and measure ping times - Connect to MCP servers and browse tools, prompts, resources, and templates Inspect and reuse - Highlight JSON, HTML, XML, text, and binary responses; filter JSON and XML with JSONPath and XPath - Review status, headers, size, redirects, timing, ports, HTTP protocol, DNS, and TLS details - Keep searchable history and replay saved requests with their exact sent data - Organize collections, use {{variables}} from environments, and save reusable authentication profiles - Import Postman collections and environments plus OpenAPI or Swagger files; export Postman Collection v2.1 JSON - Send HTTP requests from Apple Shortcuts Advanced Labs with PRO - Compare later runs with a pinned Request Time Machine baseline - Test environments and authentication profiles in one matrix - Detect response and network changes with API Change Radar - Review MCP tool data and prompt-injection risks before a call runs - Pair a Mac and route its requests through this device's network path The free version supports up to 2 collections and 10 requests per collection. HTTP Request PRO unlocks unlimited collections and requests plus all Labs. Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically until canceled. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hurl Client4 screens
HTTP Request4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurl Client at none against HTTP Request's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTP Request sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hurl Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Hurl Client versus HTTP Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurl ClientHTTP Request
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENES ULUDAGGeekme

In-app purchases

None

Hurl Client

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HTTP Request

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Hurl Client free?
Hurl Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTP Request free?
HTTP Request is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hurl Client or HTTP Request have ads?
Neither Hurl Client nor HTTP Request shows ads.

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