Comparison

View Source Premier vs Maruko

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

Head to head
About

View Source Premier

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Code viewing and analysis
  • Built-in simulator
  • Error tracking
  • JavaScript terminal testing
  • Style and image inspection
  • Request management
  • Code beautifier
Features
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A multifunctional tool for analyzing, debugging, and viewing structured data and web code — including HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript, RSS, ATOM, and other supported formats. The application is designed for developers and professionals who value precision, control, and efficiency. Key features: • Cross-platform support: iPhone, iPad, and Mac • View code in both structured and plain text formats • Validation and error detection for HTML, XML, and JSON • Built-in web simulator with customizable screen sizes • JavaScript console for interactive code testing • HEX viewer for analyzing binary files • Text search with regular expression support • CSS style inspection for page elements • HTTP request handling with flexible configuration for any scenario • Save, edit, and re-run previous requests • Code formatting with built-in Code Beautifier • HTTP response analysis: headers, cookies, and response data • Advanced copying of code fragments and structured elements • Built-in audio playback for files detected in HTML code or opened within the app • Open and analyze files stored on your device The application provides full control over data analysis and streamlines everyday tasks for developers.

About

Maruko

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Maruko is an innovative programming tool. - Write programs on your phone - Develop SwiftUI applications - Develop React Native applications - No-code rapid UI creation - Low-code programming logic - Extensive APIs for rich functionality - API Request Manager. Provides interface access. - Database API and database management - Object storage API and object storage management - Easily implement offline-first and real-time data - iCloud storage and data synchronization with privacy - Various development tools Maruko Includes: Subscription Product: Your subscription will automatically renew. To cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy Policy: https://pipal.shu.dev/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://pipal.shu.dev/terms_of_service Technical Support: X: https://twitter.com/imshudev Email: hi@shu.dev

Screenshots

View Source Premier4 screens
Maruko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maruko at Free against View Source Premier's $6.99. Maruko also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). View Source Premier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On ads 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

Maruko is free to download; View Source Premier costs $6.99 up front. Maruko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. View Source Premier asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, Maruko every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
View Source Premier versus Maruko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView Source PremierMaruko
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey UspanovShumin Yu

In-app purchases

None

View Source Premier

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Maruko

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly (3d Free)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly (3d Free)3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is View Source Premier free?
View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maruko free?
Maruko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do View Source Premier or Maruko have ads?
Neither View Source Premier nor Maruko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, View Source Premier or Maruko?
View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maruko every 5 days. Most recently, View Source Premier was updated on October 10, 2026 and Maruko on October 11, 2026.

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