HTML Viewer Pro vs Visual Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTML Viewer Pro
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.
- 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
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It is a multi-functional HTML source viewer. You can view the source code by URLs, and of course, you can also view the source code from Safari's share button. Since it is the latest version of the app, it covers almost all the features of other apps. [Features & Functions] - Browser and source code switching. - Multi-tab browsing. - Display bookmarks and history. - Search for keywords in the source code. - Switch between static and dynamic HTML. - Changing the user agent. - Display non-HTML languages. - Use the cloud, such as iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. - Use local files in the iPhone and iPad. - Balanced light operation. [View source code] - About 90 different design themes available. - Change the font, size and line spacing. - Switch between static and dynamic HTML. - Support for almost all programming languages (over 180). [Terms & Conditions] https://www.hayaya.net/terms-conditions/html-viewer.html [Privacy Policy] https://www.hayaya.net/privacy-policy/html-viewer.html
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.
- Write, debug, and run code
- Multi-language support
- Integrated terminal
- Syntax highlighting
- Customizable themes
- Optimized for iOS/iPadOS
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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 period, 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Visual Code at none against HTML Viewer Pro's shown. Visual Code also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). HTML Viewer Pro's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). 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
Both are free to download. HTML Viewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.
Visual Code holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Code has 3.6K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of HTML Viewer Pro'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.
HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, Visual Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTML Viewer Pro | Visual Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (45 ratings) | 4.3 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better | 14.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | Start App Ltd |
Customer experience
HTML Viewer Pro
Visual Code
Bugs and requests
HTML Viewer Pro
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
HTML Viewer Pro
- Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
- Premium (Buying out)$19.99
Visual Code
- Visual Code Pro$2.997 Days
- VisualCodePro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Code Pro$49.991 Year
Questions
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