# HTML Editor vs HTML Creator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Creator at 90% against HTML Editor's 22%. HTML Creator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HTML Editor's advantage is ratings volume (819 vs 80) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HTML Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HTML Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HTML Editor's written reviews are positive against 90% of HTML Creator's.

HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, HTML Creator every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Editor | HTML Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) | **[4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-creator-editor-and-viewer/id6759328000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #40 | **#34** |
| Size | 29 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #82 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


### HTML Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-creator-editor-and-viewer/id6759328000)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #77 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a fast and lightweight HTML editor and viewer for iOS devices. It allows developers to write, edit, and preview HTML code in real-time with a built-in web view engine, offering a clean and focused development environment.

**Highlights:** Live HTML preview, Syntax highlighting code editor, Auto indentation, Dark and Light themes, Save and manage multiple files, Create, open, and manage HTML files

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

### Is HTML Creator free?

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

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

HTML Creator is rated higher. HTML Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while HTML Creator averages 4.6 from 80 ratings.

### Do HTML Editor or HTML Creator have ads?

Neither HTML Editor nor HTML Creator shows ads.

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

HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, and HTML Creator every 4 weeks. Most recently, HTML Editor was updated on September 29, 2026 and HTML Creator on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HTML Editor or HTML Creator?

HTML Editor currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and HTML Creator at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*