Comparison

HTML & HTML5 Editor vs Visual Code

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

Head to head
About

HTML & HTML5 Editor

This app provides a robust environment for editing HTML and HTML5 code. It offers features like syntax highlighting, code completion, and file preview, along with comprehensive file management tools. Easily edit, organize, and share your web development projects.

Highlights
  • HTML code coloring
  • Code intelligence sensing
  • Code auto-completion
  • HTML file preview
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Automatic file backup
  • File sorting and management
Features
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HTML Editor is a simple and practical the HTML source code editor. Software features: * Support for HTML code coloring. * Support for HTML code intelligence sensing. * Support for HTML code auto-completion. * Support HTML file preview function. * Support redo and undo. * Automatically backup files when editing a text file. **** Facilitate and efficient manage files * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and DeSelect all * Transferring files by wifi and itunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Photo import Supported * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible

About

Visual Code

This app transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful coding environment. Write, debug, and run code for numerous languages with a sleek interface and integrated terminal. Enjoy a desktop-like IDE experience on the go, optimized for the latest iOS and iPadOS features.

Highlights
  • Write, debug, and run code
  • Multi-language support
  • Integrated terminal
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Customizable themes
  • Optimized for iOS/iPadOS
Features
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Visual Code transforms your iPhone and iPad into a complete development environment. Built with performance, portability, and flexibility in mind, it allows you to write, debug, and run code wherever you are. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or professional developer, Visual Code gives you the power of a desktop IDE in a mobile-first design. Powerful and Intuitive Visual Code features a sleek, modern interface optimized for productivity. With syntax highlighting, intelligent formatting, and customizable themes, you can focus on what matters most: writing clean, efficient code. Multi-Language Support Work in the language of your choice without switching apps. Visual Code supports a wide range of popular programming languages, including: Python, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, Java, Swift, HTML, CSS, Golang, Rust, Ruby, Objective-C, Perl, and Lua. Built-In Terminal Run commands directly inside the app with the integrated terminal. Manage projects, test scripts, and control workflows seamlessly without ever leaving Visual Code. Optimized for iOS 26 and iPadOS - Liquid Gas Design: Smooth, futuristic UI tailored to the latest iOS standards. - Deep iPad Integration: Take advantage of multi-window support, multitasking, and full external keyboard compatibility. - Keyboard Shortcuts: Streamline your workflow with shortcut support for iPad keyboards, making coding even faster. Why Choose Visual Code? - Work on the go with an all-in-one coding environment. - Enjoy a familiar desktop-like experience with mobile convenience. - Build, test, and refine projects without compromise. Disclaimer Visual Code is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Microsoft Corporation. It is also not related to, nor a part of, Microsoft Visual Studio. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ------- Visual Code Pro is an auto renewable subscription: - Edit Files - AI integrations - Themes ------- Price may vary by location and active promotion. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial peri​od, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ------- Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/95401147 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

HTML & HTML5 Editor3 screens
Visual Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML & HTML5 Editor at 63% against Visual Code's 14%. HTML & HTML5 Editor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Visual Code's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HTML & HTML5 Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Visual Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Code holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Code has 3.5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of HTML & HTML5 Editor's written reviews are positive against 14% of Visual Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML & HTML5 Editor ships an update every 2 months, Visual Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HTML & HTML5 Editor versus Visual Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML & HTML5 EditorVisual Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (41 ratings)4.3 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings413.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Start App Ltd

Customer experience

HTML & HTML5 Editor

All ratings41 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative21.5%

Visual Code

All ratings3,512 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative81.6%

Bugs and requests

HTML & HTML5 Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Code

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard issues and disappearing UI
  • Inconsistent behavior when opening files
  • Syncing and file management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for C#
  • Improve text selection and editing
  • Implement file/folder management
  • Provide a true free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HTML & HTML5 Editor

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99
3 purchases

Visual Code

Subscriptions3
  • Visual Code Pro$2.997 Days
  • VisualCodePro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Code Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is HTML & HTML5 Editor free?
HTML & HTML5 Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Code free?
Visual Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML & HTML5 Editor or Visual Code?
Visual Code is rated higher. HTML & HTML5 Editor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Visual Code averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.
Do HTML & HTML5 Editor or Visual Code have ads?
HTML & HTML5 Editor shows ads; Visual Code does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML & HTML5 Editor or Visual Code?
HTML & HTML5 Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Visual Code monthly. Most recently, HTML & HTML5 Editor was updated on September 20, 2026 and Visual Code on September 21, 2026.

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