Full disclosure: we make ReqPad. So here's the comparison we'd want to read — verifiable rows, live store numbers, and a clear list of where HTTPBot is simply the better pick.
| HTTPBot | ReqPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Store rating* | 4.48 (1,315 ratings) | new — launched 2026, ratings accruing |
| Protocols | REST/HTTP | REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC, MQTT, Socket.IO |
| Auth | standard schemes | Bearer/JWT, OAuth 1.0 & 2.0 flows, Basic, Digest, API Key, AWS SigV4, Hawk, Akamai EdgeGrid |
| Postman import | not advertised | Postman Cloud Sync (one tap) + cURL, OpenAPI, HAR |
| Code generation | yes | 20+ languages |
| Platforms | iOS/iPadOS | iOS, iPadOS, macOS (Android in development) |
| Free tier | Free + IAP | REST + WebSocket free forever, no account |
| Paid | subscription IAPs | $3.99/mo · $19.99/yr · $39.99 lifetime (pay once) |
* App Store (US), June 11, 2026. "Not advertised" = not mentioned in the store listing; verify in-app. HTTPBot details are based on its public listing — corrections welcome at askrelay@gmail.com.
HTTPBot wins on track record. It has been the go-to iOS REST client for years, and that 1,315-rating history is exactly what "battle-tested" looks like. If REST is 100% of your mobile debugging, you won't outgrow it.
ReqPad wins on scope. The moment a WebSocket feed, a GraphQL subscription, an MQTT broker or a gRPC service enters your day, a REST-only client means falling back to the laptop — which is the problem you were trying to solve. ReqPad is the only mobile API client with gRPC and Socket.IO support, and it brings your existing Postman workspaces with you in one tap. On price, the structures differ: reviewers of several apps in this category mention subscription fatigue, so ReqPad keeps a permanent free tier (your first request is never behind a paywall) and offers a $39.99 pay-once lifetime for people who simply don't subscribe to tools.
Want the wider map? See the best Postman alternatives for iPhone — or test the claim directly: the free tier takes under a minute to try.
Yes — 1,315 App Store ratings at 4.48 reflect years of solid REST/HTTP work and active maintenance. This comparison is about scope, not quality: HTTPBot focuses on REST; ReqPad covers six protocols.
When your day touches more than REST: GraphQL, gRPC, MQTT, WebSocket or Socket.IO — ReqPad is the only mobile API client with gRPC and Socket.IO support. Also when you want your existing Postman workspaces imported in one tap, or auth beyond the basics (OAuth flows, AWS SigV4, Hawk, EdgeGrid).
Pure REST workflows that value a long production track record. It has been refined for years and its rating volume is real evidence of that maturity — ReqPad launched in 2026 and is still earning its rating count.
REST & WebSocket free forever — and the protocols HTTPBot doesn't cover, behind a 7-day Pro trial.