# websta$ vs HTTPBot

The clearest difference is price: HTTPBot at Free against websta$'s $2.99. HTTPBot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 67). websta$'s advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

HTTPBot is free to download; websta$ costs $2.99 up front. websta$ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and HTTPBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for websta$ against 4.5 for HTTPBot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPBot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of websta$'s written reviews are positive against 56% of HTTPBot's.

websta$ ships an update every 4 months, HTTPBot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | websta$ | HTTPBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websta-learn-html-css-and-js/id932296259/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #78 |
| Size | 34 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Arvindh Sukumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/510057061) |

## What reviewers say

### websta$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websta-learn-html-css-and-js/id932296259)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and develop web technologies with this comprehensive tool. It offers local code execution, Git integration, and seamless file sharing via LAN. Access learning materials, utilize advanced coding features, and personalize your learning environment for efficient skill development.

**Highlights:** Local code execution, Git retrieval, LAN file transfer (HTTP/FTP), Code templates and autocompletion, iCloud synchronization, Built-in browser for learning materials, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2048 Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| AircraftWar | $0.99 | one-time |
| CodeEditor Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Chess Game Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| Source of look color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whac-A-Mole | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake Game Source | $0.99 | one-time |


### HTTPBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/httpbot-api-and-http-client/id1232603544)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #183 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to send HTTP/HTTPS requests and connect to WebSockets, making it easy to debug APIs on the go. It supports various response formats, collaboration features, and authentication methods, streamlining API development and testing.

**Highlights:** Send HTTP/HTTPS and WebSocket requests, Inspect JSON, HTML, and XML responses, Import/export Postman collections, Support for OpenAPI/Swagger specs, Native GraphQL request support, Multiple authentication methods, Shortcuts integration for automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HTTPBot Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| HTTPBot Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| HTTPBot Pro Upgrade - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Postman integration
- 🚀 Powerful HTTP client
- 👍 Great tool for API testing
- 👍 Useful for developers on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lacks security features (e.g., client certificates)
- 💰 Expensive for the limited free version
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI and documentation
- 🐛 Postman integration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using response filters
- Issues with importing Postman collections
- Requests sometimes show incorrect HTTP method
- Inconsistent behavior with SSL verification
- Response data not properly formatted

**Requested features**

- Add support for PATCH requests
- Improve Postman collection and environment integration
- Add ability to copy/paste from response
- Implement better handling of URL variables
- Improve response formatting and readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is websta$ free?

websta$ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is HTTPBot free?

HTTPBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, websta$ or HTTPBot?

websta$ is rated higher. websta$ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while HTTPBot averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do websta$ or HTTPBot have ads?

Neither websta$ nor HTTPBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, websta$ or HTTPBot?

websta$ ships an update every 4 months, and HTTPBot every 2 weeks. Most recently, websta$ was updated on October 10, 2026 and HTTPBot on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, websta$ or HTTPBot?

websta$ currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and HTTPBot at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*