Comparison

HTML Editor 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 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.

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
Read full description

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

About

HTML Viewer

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
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The HTML viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad. Open, write, preview and debug HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Free to start, with an optional Pro upgrade. See your page update live as you type, test it on phone and tablet sizes, then fix problems with built-in DevTools and one-tap tools. No computer needed. FREE FOR EVERYONE • Code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, find & replace and auto indent • Live preview of your page • 3 projects, plus any file you open from Files or share from another app • 6 editor themes (light and dark) and 10 fonts • 20+ everyday tools: format code, find syntax problems, color picker, contrast checker, QR codes, regex tester and more • Starter templates to begin from • Learn: a free step-by-step HTML, CSS and JavaScript course with quizzes, practice and a certificate • No ads GO PRO FOR THE FULL TOOLKIT • Unlimited projects and unlimited open tabs • Split view: code and preview side by side • Device frames: iPhone, iPad and desktop sizes with a live status bar • Smarter autocomplete for tags, classes, CSS properties and file paths, plus the full symbol row • 50+ tools: SEO, accessibility and performance audits with one-tap fixes, Color Studio, Image Studio with background removal • Export as ZIP, PDF or a single file, and share your projects • 80+ ready-made templates, all with light and dark themes • Open on another device over Wi-Fi with a QR code • All themes and fonts, and alternate app icons BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Console, Network, Elements and Storage inspector for your page or any live website • Open URL: load any website, view its source and save it as a project • Connect to a server over SFTP or FTP and edit files directly • Preview Markdown and JSON as well as HTML • Home Screen widgets and Siri shortcuts • Archive keeps deleted files for 30 days • Available in 32 languages WHO IT'S FOR Students learning to code, web designers, and developers who want to fix a page away from their desk. PRO PLANS Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. A free trial may be available on subscriptions for new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Lifetime is a single payment with no renewal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://attractive-basket-ce6.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Html-Editor-30d5cd442d3280b49b72e9a2436c853e

Screenshots

HTML Editor4 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer at 85% against HTML Editor's 22%. HTML Viewer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). HTML Editor's advantage is ratings volume (819 vs 90) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 90, 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 85% of HTML Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTML Editor versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML EditorHTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (819 ratings)4.5 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings819 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#38 — better#82
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB108 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntrepidHardik Khanesa

Customer experience

HTML Editor

All ratings819 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative74.1%

HTML Viewer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative13.5%

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

HTML Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Html Pro$2.997 Days
  • HTML Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
3 purchases

HTML Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is HTML Editor free?
HTML Editor 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 Editor or HTML Viewer?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.
Do HTML Editor or HTML Viewer have ads?
Neither HTML Editor nor HTML Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Editor or HTML Viewer?
HTML Editor ships an update every 3 months, and HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTML Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTML Editor or HTML Viewer?
HTML Editor currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and HTML Viewer at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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