# HTML Editor vs Local Inspect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Inspect at none against HTML Editor's 2. HTML Editor's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and chart position (#49 vs #199). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Local Inspect asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Editor | Local Inspect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **819** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #199 |
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) | [Jonathan Lewington](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785099485) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #108 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


### Local Inspect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-inspect/id6785099483)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**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 Local Inspect free?

Local Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HTML Editor or Local Inspect have ads?

Neither HTML Editor nor Local Inspect shows ads.

### Which is more popular, HTML Editor or Local Inspect?

HTML Editor currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Local Inspect at #199. 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.*