# Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Editor at 4.0 against Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's 3.4. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HTML Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HTML Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's written reviews are positive against 29% of HTML Editor's.

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler ships an update every 2 months, HTML Editor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-basic-vbnet-compiler/id1451474197/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor-code-and-preview/id1495364571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketan Appa](https://appshunter.io/developer/576435759) | [Merbin Joe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281696078) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-basic-vbnet-compiler/id1451474197)

Write and execute VB.NET code on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Requires an internet connection for compilation.

**Highlights:** Compile and run VB.NET programs, View program output and errors, Custom keyboard for special characters, Advanced source code editor, Syntax highlighting and line numbers, Import, export, and share files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor-code-and-preview/id1495364571)

This app transforms your device into a mobile web development platform. It offers an offline HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editor with an AI assistant for code generation, explanation, and documentation. Easily transfer code between devices and preview your work in full screen.

**Highlights:** AI-powered coding assistant, Offline HTML, CSS, JavaScript editing, Code transfer between PC and mobile, Open and save local HTML files, Full-screen output preview, Easy sharing of code, Auto backup of code

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Ad Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Month Ad Free | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year Ad Free | $4.99 | per year |
| 10 AI Coins Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55 AI Coins Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 AI Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 AI Coins Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler free?

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or HTML Editor?

HTML Editor is rated higher. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or HTML Editor have ads?

Both Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler and HTML Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or HTML Editor?

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler ships an update every 2 months, and HTML Editor every 8 months. Most recently, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler was updated on September 25, 2026 and HTML Editor on October 15, 2026.

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