HTTPBot vs ReqPad
Full disclosure: we make ReqPad. So here's the comparison we'd want to read — every row checkable against the App Store listings, re-checked on October 16, 2026, and a straight list of where HTTPBot is the better pick.
Both handle REST, GraphQL, WebSocket and MCP well. Choose ReqPad if you also need
gRPC, MQTT or Socket.IO, want your Postman pm.* scripts and collection runs on your
phone, use signed auth like AWS SigV4, or need Android too — and want REST free forever. Choose
HTTPBot if you value the longest track record on iOS.
Side by side
| ReqPad | HTTPBot | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating* | new — launched 2026, ratings accruing | 4.48 (1,322 ratings) |
| REST / HTTP | ✓ + Server-Sent Events | ✓ |
| WebSocket | ✓ | ✓ |
| GraphQL | ✓ incl. subscriptions | ✓ |
| gRPC | ✓ reflection + .proto, all streaming modes | — |
| MQTT | ✓ QoS, topic subscriptions | — |
| Socket.IO | ✓ v2–v4 | — |
| MCP servers | ✓ tools, resources, prompts | ✓ |
| Postman | Cloud Sync import (one tap) + v2.1 files | import, export & account sync |
| Postman pm.* scripts | ✓ pre-request & test | — |
| Collection runner | ✓ CSV / JSON data files, report | — |
| Other imports | cURL, OpenAPI/Swagger, HAR, APIs.guru | OpenAPI/Swagger |
| Auth | Bearer/JWT, OAuth 1.0 & 2.0 (PKCE, auto refresh), Basic, Digest, API Key, AWS SigV4, Hawk, Akamai EdgeGrid | Basic, Digest, OAuth 1.0a, OAuth 2.0, JWT and more |
| Built-in AI | ✓ explain failures, build requests, write tests | — |
| Code generation | 20+ languages | not listed |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac & Android | iPhone, iPad & Mac |
| Free forever | REST + WebSocket, no account | 7-day trial, then paid |
| Paid | $3.99/mo · $24.99/yr · $59.99 lifetime | yearly or lifetime (price in-app) |
* App Store (US), October 16, 2026. HTTPBot details come from its public listing; "—" or "not listed" means the listing doesn't mention it — verify in-app. Corrections welcome at [email protected].
Where ReqPad wins
- Protocols past HTTP. gRPC (server reflection or .proto files; unary, server, client and bidirectional streaming), MQTT with QoS, Socket.IO v2–v4 and Server-Sent Events. ReqPad is the only mobile API client with gRPC and Socket.IO support — when one of those enters your day, a client without them sends you back to the laptop.
- Postman, not just its collections. Both apps bring your Postman collections over; ReqPad also runs their pre-request and test scripts with the Postman-compatible
pm.*API and runs whole collections with CSV/JSON data files in the Collection Runner. - Signed and enterprise auth. AWS Signature v4, Hawk and Akamai EdgeGrid alongside OAuth 2.0 with PKCE and automatic token refresh — schemes most mobile clients make you hand-craft.
- ReqPad AI. Explains a failed request (a 4xx, a GraphQL error, a gRPC status) with a one-tap fix, builds a request from a plain-language description and writes tests for the response you just got. Secrets are removed on your device first.
- Android, too. ReqPad runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android; HTTPBot is Apple-only.
- A free tier that stays free. REST and WebSocket never expire and need no account. When you want more, Pro is $3.99/month, $24.99/year or $59.99 once, with a 7-day free trial.
Where HTTPBot wins
Track record. HTTPBot has been a go-to iOS client for years, and 1,322 ratings at 4.48 is what "battle-tested" looks like; ReqPad launched in 2026 and is still earning its rating count. HTTPBot also lists XPath queries for XML/HTML responses and two-way Postman sync (export as well as import). If your mobile debugging is REST and GraphQL only and maturity matters most, you won't outgrow it.
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.
FAQ
Is ReqPad better than HTTPBot?
For anything beyond REST, GraphQL and WebSocket, yes: ReqPad adds gRPC, MQTT, Socket.IO and Server-Sent Events, runs Postman-compatible pm.* scripts and whole collections, supports AWS SigV4, Hawk and Akamai EdgeGrid, includes ReqPad AI, and runs on Android as well as iPhone, iPad and Mac. HTTPBot is the more established app, with a long rating history.
Is HTTPBot good?
Yes — 1,322 App Store ratings at 4.48 reflect years of solid work, and it is actively maintained (updated October 2026). Its listing now covers HTTP, WebSocket, GraphQL and remote MCP servers, with Postman collection import, export and account sync.
Does HTTPBot support gRPC or MQTT?
Not according to its App Store listing (checked October 16, 2026), which advertises HTTP/HTTPS, WebSocket, GraphQL and MCP. ReqPad is the only mobile API client with gRPC and Socket.IO support, and it covers MQTT too.
Is there a free version of either app?
ReqPad keeps REST (including Server-Sent Events) and WebSocket free forever, with no account and no trial clock. HTTPBot is a free download with a 7-day trial to unlock its features, then a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Does HTTPBot work on Android?
No — HTTPBot is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac only. ReqPad runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android, so the same collections work on every phone your team uses.
Test the difference on your own API.
REST & WebSocket free forever, no account — and gRPC, MQTT, Socket.IO, pm.* scripts and the Collection Runner behind a 7-day Pro trial.