# Universal Viewer vs HTML Viewer Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer Pro at 49% against Universal Viewer's 0%. HTML Viewer Pro also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (45 vs 9). Universal Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Universal Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

HTML Viewer Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer Pro has 45 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Viewer's written reviews are positive against 49% of HTML Viewer Pro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Viewer | HTML Viewer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094/reviews) | **[3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-pro/id1521187909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **49.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Travancore Analytics Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/329596779) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094)

This utility app allows you to store and view various file types on your device, including documents, images, and media. It supports common formats like PDF, text, HTML, and popular image and video extensions. Easily transfer files from email, AirDrop, and iTunes File Sharing to organize and access them.

**Highlights:** View PDF, text, HTML, and image files, Built-in video and audio player, Supports AirDrop and iTunes File Sharing, File organizer functionality, Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, AVI, MP4, MKV, MP3, WAV formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HTML Viewer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-pro/id1521187909)

View HTML source code from URLs or directly from Safari. This app offers multi-tab browsing, bookmarking, and search functionality. Customize the display with various themes, fonts, and user agents.

**Highlights:** View source code from URLs, View source code from Safari share, Multi-tab browsing, Bookmark and history management, Keyword search in source code, Switch between static and dynamic HTML, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Viewer free?

Universal Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HTML Viewer Pro free?

HTML Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Viewer or HTML Viewer Pro?

HTML Viewer Pro is rated higher. Universal Viewer averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do Universal Viewer or HTML Viewer Pro have ads?

HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; Universal Viewer does not.

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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.*