Comparison

HTML Viewer Pro vs Html Preview

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Html Preview

Quickly view any HTML file on your iPhone or iPad. Share files from any app or browse your device to instantly render web pages, AI reports, or email attachments. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with a history of your viewed files.

Highlights
  • Share Extension for instant previews
  • Zero-delay instant rendering
  • History with source app tracking
  • Support for multiple encodings
  • Dark Mode support
  • File picker for local browsing
  • Privacy-focused, no ads or analytics
Features
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Open any HTML file on your iPhone in seconds. Html Preview is the simplest way to view HTML files shared from any app. Whether it's a report from ChatGPT, a page saved from Safari, or an attachment from WeChat — just tap Share and preview it instantly. KEY FEATURES • Share Extension — Open HTML files directly from any app using the iOS Share Sheet • Instant Rendering — Pre-warmed WebView engine loads content with zero delay • History — Recent files with source app tracking (knows if it came from WeChat, ChatGPT, Mail, etc.) • Multiple Encodings — Supports UTF-8, Windows-1252, and ISO Latin-1 • Dark Mode — Beautiful warm UI that adapts to your system appearance • File Picker — Browse and open HTML files from the Files app • Privacy First — No ads, no analytics, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. PERFECT FOR • Viewing HTML reports generated by AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) • Previewing web pages shared via messaging apps (WeChat, Telegram, WhatsApp) • Opening HTML email attachments • Checking HTML files from cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox) • Developers previewing HTML mockups on mobile Html Preview supports .html, .htm, and .xhtml files.

Screenshots

HTML Viewer Pro4 screens
Html Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTML Viewer Pro at Free against Html Preview's $2.99. HTML Viewer Pro also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Html Preview's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (88% vs 47%). On 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

HTML Viewer Pro is free to download; Html Preview costs $2.99 up front. HTML Viewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Html Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Html Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of HTML Viewer Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of Html Preview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, Html Preview every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
HTML Viewer Pro versus Html Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Viewer ProHtml Preview
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (45 ratings)4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuCyberGame Limited

Customer experience

HTML Viewer Pro

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

Html Preview

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Buying out)$19.99
None

Html Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Viewer Pro free?
HTML Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Html Preview free?
Html Preview costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer Pro or Html Preview?
Html Preview is rated higher. HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Html Preview averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer Pro or Html Preview have ads?
HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; Html Preview does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer Pro or Html Preview?
HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, and Html Preview every 6 days. Most recently, HTML Viewer Pro was updated on September 5, 2026 and Html Preview on September 21, 2026.

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