HTML Editor vs SimpleBugTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTML Editor
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.
- Syntax highlighting
- Code completion suggestions
- Live preview panel
- Open local and iCloud documents
- Quick tag insertion
- Dynamic code commenting
- Export and share HTML documents
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HTML Editor is a lightweight HTML editor complete with syntax highlighting, focused code completion suggestions and a live preview panel. With HTML Editor, you can open any existing HTML document on your device or in your iCloud storage. Simply drop your existing HTML document onto our app icon to open that document within HTML Editor. Quickly insert tag elements via the menu, or comment out code dynamically with IntelliSense highlighted detection system. You can efficiently export your HTML document and share it with your teammates. HTML Editor comes with full iCloud and local support. HTML Editor is also available on iOS. We're always working on improving our apps and would love any feedback or suggestions that you may have. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57995653 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
SimpleBugTracker
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SimpleBugTracker is a fast, native, and private issue tracker for indie developers and QA testers that keeps your data securely on your devices and syncs via iCloud. Track bugs, organize tasks by product and milestone, and attach screenshots or logs without third-party servers, account registrations, or recurring subscriptions. Designed for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Core features (Free): - Full issue management: Create, edit, search, filter, and bulk-update issues effortlessly - Project organization: Organize by products, target fix versions, categories, and custom tags - Rich attachments: Attach screenshots, diagnostics, and files directly to issues - Release planning: Assign target fix versions and write release note summaries - Team communication: Send one-tap email status updates to reporters or assignees - Trash & recovery: Safely restore or permanently delete issues - Native iCloud sync: Seamless, automatic synchronization across all your Apple devices Pro, a one-time purchase (supports Family Sharing): Unlock advanced developer tools, automation, and project insights with a single purchase: - MCP automation: Let AI coding agents (Claude, Cursor, etc.) inspect, create, and update issues directly - CSV import: Restore full issue databases and attachments from CSV backups - CSV export: Save every issue, including attachments, to keep in your own files - Daily auto-export: Optional automatic daily backup whenever the app launches - Milestone archiving: Archive issues for completed product versions to keep workspaces clean - Metrics & reports: Visual statistics filtered by product, category, and status - Release notes: Export a clean list of fixed issues ready for app store update notes - Status report: Generate ready-to-share status reports as CSV files or email attachments - Custom status workflows: Arrange issue statuses in the exact lifecycle order you use - Field visibility: Choose which optional detail fields appear on your issue forms - Database maintenance: Remove duplicate or unassigned issues and verify category and version links Buy and restore: SimpleBugTracker Pro is a one-time purchase. Buy once from the Help menu or from any Pro feature prompt, and restore it on all devices signed into the same Apple ID.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: HTML Editor at #55 against SimpleBugTracker's unranked. HTML Editor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). SimpleBugTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SimpleBugTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, SimpleBugTracker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | HTML Editor | SimpleBugTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (888 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 888 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intrepid | Matthias Santer |
Bugs and requests
HTML Editor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
SimpleBugTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HTML Editor
- Html Pro$2.997 Days
- HTML Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
SimpleBugTracker
- Pro Version$8.99
Questions
Is HTML Editor free?
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