Comparison

HTML Viewer Pro vs PicAccess

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

PicAccess

Quickly access essential photos like IDs and cards without scrolling. Features widget support, brightness boost, and privacy protection with biometric locks. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Instant photo access
  • Customizable named slots
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Brightness boost
  • Stay Awake feature
  • Face ID/Touch ID lock
  • iCloud sync
Features
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PicAccess is the fastest way to pull up the photos that matter most. Whether it’s your driver’s license at a car rental counter, your insurance card at the doctor’s office, or your loyalty card at checkout — PicAccess gets you there in seconds, no scrolling required. HOW IT WORKS Save up to 5 photos in named slots that you can customize. Swipe between them instantly. That’s it. WIDGET SUPPORT Add the PicAccess widget to your home screen or lock screen for one-tap access to any slot — without even opening the app. BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD • Brightness Boost automatically maxes your screen brightness so cards scan easily, even in bright light • Stay Awake prevents your screen from dimming while you’re showing a photo • Pinch to zoom in on fine print or barcodes • Both reset automatically when you leave the app YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED • Face ID / Touch ID lock keeps your photos behind biometrics • Photos are stored only on your device and your personal iCloud — never on our servers • No accounts, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Zero data collected ICLOUD SYNC Photos saved in PicAccess sync across all your Apple devices automatically via your personal iCloud account. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR • Driver’s license and state ID • Health insurance and Medicare cards • Car insurance cards • Passport photo page • Loyalty and membership cards • Vaccine records • Business cards PicAccess is free to download with one photo slot included. Unlock all 5 slots with a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

HTML Viewer Pro4 screens
PicAccess2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicAccess at 100% against HTML Viewer Pro's 49%. PicAccess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). HTML Viewer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PicAccess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PicAccess 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of HTML Viewer Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of PicAccess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, PicAccess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HTML Viewer Pro versus PicAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Viewer ProPicAccess
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (45 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuMukuwa Baffoe

Customer experience

HTML Viewer Pro

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral13.2%
Negative37.7%

PicAccess

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Buying out)$19.99
1 purchases

PicAccess

One-time1
  • Unlock All Slots$0.99

Questions

Is HTML Viewer Pro free?
HTML Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicAccess free?
PicAccess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer Pro or PicAccess?
PicAccess is rated higher. HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while PicAccess averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer Pro or PicAccess have ads?
HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; PicAccess does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer Pro or PicAccess?
HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, and PicAccess every 3 months. Most recently, HTML Viewer Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and PicAccess on September 24, 2026.

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