# HTML Editor vs CodeXplore

The clearest difference is price: HTML Editor at Free against CodeXplore's $2.99. HTML Editor also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). CodeXplore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

HTML Editor is free to download; CodeXplore costs $2.99 up front. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CodeXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeXplore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, CodeXplore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Editor | CodeXplore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) | [Jae Hyeon Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158767576) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #111 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


### CodeXplore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600)

This app provides a simple and elegant way to view project structures and code. It allows importing Xcode projects from GitHub repositories and navigating them hierarchically. Customize themes, fonts, and paragraph settings for an optimized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Folder hierarchy visualization, Code viewer with highlighting, Customizable color theme, font, and paragraph, GitHub repository import via URL, GitHub login for repository access, iPad UI optimization, Lifetime license purchase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

### Is CodeXplore free?

CodeXplore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HTML Editor or CodeXplore?

CodeXplore is rated higher. HTML Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while CodeXplore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTML Editor or CodeXplore have ads?

Neither HTML Editor nor CodeXplore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Editor or CodeXplore?

HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, and CodeXplore fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and CodeXplore on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*