# HTML Viewer Pro vs XML Viewer and Editor

The clearest difference is rating: XML Viewer and Editor at 5.0 against HTML Viewer Pro's 3.9. XML Viewer and Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). HTML Viewer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

XML Viewer and Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer Pro has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, XML Viewer and Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Viewer Pro | XML Viewer and Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-pro/id1521187909/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-editor/id6761208663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### XML Viewer and Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-editor/id6761208663)

Easily view, edit, and format XML files on your mobile device. Features include a collapsible tree view, syntax highlighting, a built-in editor with real-time validation, XPath search, and XML comparison. Convert between XML and JSON formats.

**Highlights:** Collapsible tree view with color-coded elements, Syntax highlighting and auto-indentation, Built-in editor with real-time validation, XPath search functionality, Side-by-side XML comparison (XML Diff), XML to JSON and JSON to XML conversion, Pre-built XML templates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Viewer Pro free?

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

### Is XML Viewer and Editor free?

XML Viewer and Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer Pro or XML Viewer and Editor?

XML Viewer and Editor is rated higher. HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while XML Viewer and Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTML Viewer Pro or XML Viewer and Editor have ads?

HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; XML Viewer and Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer Pro or XML Viewer and Editor?

HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, and XML Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, HTML Viewer Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and XML Viewer and Editor on October 4, 2026.

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