Comparison

HTML Viewer Pro vs HTML Viewer

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 Viewer

View local HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files on your iPhone or iPad. Import files via the Files app or Share sheet for offline viewing. Supports full rendering, dark mode, and pinch-to-zoom.

Highlights
  • Full HTML, CSS, JavaScript rendering
  • Open entire folders/projects
  • Import via Files app/Share sheet
  • Dark Mode support
  • Adjustable zoom level
  • Turn network access on/off
  • Turn JavaScript on/off
Features
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Sitecase is your viewer for local HTML files on iPhone and iPad — local, private and usable offline, with no tracking. Import your HTML files via the Files app or the Share sheet and view them with full CSS and JavaScript support. HTML code saved as a .txt file is shown directly as a page, too. You can also open complete folders with multiple files – entire projects or multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript, not just single files (Pro). Ideal for web developers, students, teachers or anyone who wants to view HTML content on the go. FEATURES: • Full rendering of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Open whole folders: complete projects made of multiple files – multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript (Pro) • Paste HTML code straight from the clipboard (Pro) • Store an unlimited number of files (Pro) • Dark Mode support • Import files via the Share sheet or the Files app • Shortcuts & Siri: open saved files directly – also as an icon on the Home Screen • Pinch to zoom • Turn network access on or off at any time • Turn JavaScript support on or off • View and adjust source code with syntax highlighting – changes only affect the copy in the app (Pro) • Text search within files (Pro) • Manage favorites (Pro) • Talk to devices on your own network, e.g. smart home or heating (Pro) • Adjustable zoom level (Pro) PRIVACY: All your files stay local on your device. The app itself doesn't connect to any server and doesn't use any analytics or tracking services. If an opened page intentionally loads online content, you can turn off network access at any time.

Screenshots

HTML Viewer Pro4 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer at 94% against HTML Viewer Pro's 49%. HTML Viewer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). HTML Viewer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 HTML Viewer 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

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of HTML Viewer Pro's written reviews are positive against 94% of HTML Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, HTML Viewer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HTML Viewer Pro versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Viewer ProHTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (46 ratings)4.7 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4663 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuDennis Bortmes

Customer experience

HTML Viewer Pro

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

HTML Viewer

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer Pro

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

HTML Viewer

One-time1
  • Sitecase Pro$5.99

Questions

Is HTML Viewer Pro free?
HTML Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer Pro or HTML Viewer?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.7 from 63 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer Pro or HTML Viewer have ads?
HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; HTML Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer Pro or HTML Viewer?
HTML Viewer Pro ships an update every 15 months, and HTML Viewer every 2 days. Most recently, HTML Viewer Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and HTML Viewer on November 6, 2026.

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