HTTPBot

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2023
Developer: Arvindh Sukumar
Pricing: Freemium with yearly subscription or lifetime purchase
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS

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API Testing

Overview

HTTPBot is a REST API client for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that enables developers to send HTTP/HTTPS requests, connect to WebSockets, and inspect responses including JSON, HTML, XML, and raw text. It supports debugging APIs on mobile devices and desktops with a GUI-based request editor, authentication methods, and response querying tools like XPath and JSONPath. The app targets developers needing portable API testing without coding, featuring Postman collection import/export and syntax highlighting for responses.¹²⁵

Key Features

Request Editor - GUI for editing HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket requests with support for all major HTTP methods.
Response Inspection - Syntax highlighting for JSON, HTML, XML; metrics on size, duration, SSL; XPath and JSONPath querying.
Authentication - Supports Basic, Digest, OAuth 1.0a, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and more.
Postman Integration - Import/export Postman collections and sync with Postman API.
Environments - Save and manage frequently-used variables.
Web Inspector - Inspect requests made by browsers.
GraphQL Support - Craft GraphQL requests via GUI.
Collection Management - Import/export to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and other storage providers.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic download with limited features; 7-day trial for full access.
Yearly Subscription	Yearly subscription	Full access to all features post-trial.
Lifetime	One-time purchase	Permanent unlock of all features.

Platforms & Requirements

HTTPBot runs natively on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a responsive interface adapting to iPhone, iPad, and Mac screens. No specific minimum requirements listed beyond standard Apple device compatibility. Primarily mobile-focused with desktop support on macOS.¹²⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Postman collections import/export
Postman API sync
iCloud Drive
Dropbox
Other document storage providers

Alternatives

App	Difference
Postman	Web and desktop-focused with broader collaboration; HTTPBot emphasizes mobile GUI testing.
Insomnia	Cross-platform desktop app with team features; HTTPBot is Apple-only with portable focus.
Paw (now RapidAPI for Mac)	macOS-specific with advanced scripting; HTTPBot adds iOS mobility and WebSocket support.
Thunder Client	VS Code extension for lightweight testing; HTTPBot provides standalone mobile app experience.

Reputation

HTTPBot holds a 4.6/5 rating from over 145K downloads, praised for its powerful mobile API debugging, intuitive GUI, and Postman compatibility.² Users value its on-the-go request editing and response inspection capabilities. No major criticisms noted in available sources; active updates through 2026 indicate ongoing maintenance.³⁴

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