Comparison

Html Editor Plus vs Simple Server

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Html Editor Plus

Create, edit, and preview web pages directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app offers a dedicated code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages and a live preview feature. It's designed for students, web developers, and designers to work on web projects portably.

Highlights
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Live WebKit preview
  • Project management with folders
  • iCloud Drive synchronization
  • Built-in reference guide
  • Native SwiftUI development
Features
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HTML Editor is the fastest way to build, edit, and preview web pages directly on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're learning to code, prototyping a landing page, polishing CSS on the go, or shipping a quick one-pager, HTML Editor gives you a focused editor and a true live preview powered by WKWebView. Write HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, XML, and Markdown with syntax highlighting tuned for readability. Toggle line numbers, auto-close tags, soft wrap, and tab size from a single Settings screen. Pick your favorite font — Menlo, SF Mono, Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, or Courier New — choose Light, Dark, or System appearance, and set a custom accent color to make the app yours. KEY FEATURES • Syntax-highlighted code editor for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, XML, and Markdown • Live WebKit preview that updates as you type, with adjustable refresh delay • Editor, Preview, and Hybrid split-view modes on iPad • Project-based file manager with folders, drag-and-drop, and templates • Built-in HTML5 starter template and placeholder image generator • Import files via Files, Mail, AirDrop, Safari, and the Share sheet • Export entire projects as ZIP archives • Multi-file upload to your own server via multipart/form-data POST • iCloud Drive sync to keep projects in step across all your devices • Image, video, audio, PDF, CSV, JSON, XML, and SQLite preview built in • In-app reference sheet with guides, tips, and troubleshooting • Lightweight native editor built with SwiftUI for maximum performance • Small app size with fast launch times and smooth editing DESIGNED FOR APPLE PLATFORMS Built natively in SwiftUI with full support for iPhone and iPad, Light and Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, external keyboards, and Apple Pencil. The interface adopts a refined Liquid Glass aesthetic that feels right at home on iOS. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your projects stay on your device or in your personal iCloud Drive. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Server uploads only happen when you configure them yourself. Whether you're a student, web developer, designer, or hobbyist, HTML Editor turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete portable workspace for the modern web. • Quick Start with HTML Editor - Tap the Plus button to create a new project. A new HTML file will be created. - Tap any HTML file, then tap Done to enter edit mode. - Edit the HTML and preview the results by pressing the Preview button. - For convenience, you can copy HTML files into the File Manager using iTunes File Sharing or the Files app. • About HTML, CSS, and JavaScript HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The standard markup language for documents displayed in a web browser. It works alongside technologies like Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): A style sheet language used to define the presentation of documents written in HTML or XML. CSS is a core technology of the web, enabling developers to customize the appearance of web pages. JavaScript (JS): A versatile programming language that powers web page behavior on the client side. As of 2022, 98% of websites use JavaScript, often alongside third-party libraries. HTML is essential for structuring web documents (web pages), while CSS defines their appearance. Together, they form the backbone of web design. HTML Editor makes it easy to read or edit HTML files stored on your iOS devices. Test your HTML/CSS code on the go or experiment with JavaScript code directly from your mobile device. Thank you for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps designed for your iOS devices.

About

Simple Server

Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

Highlights
  • Share folders and files locally
  • Browse and manage files via web browser
  • Username/password protection
  • Access logs
  • Static HTML preview on iPad
  • iCloud folder sharing
Features
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Simple Server is a small web server in your pocket. - Share your folders/files from your iPhone/iPad to other devices in the same local network. - Browse your shared folders and files via browsers easily. - Manage your folders/files on your iPhone/iPad via browsers. - Set a username/password for sharing/managing files. - Support Access Logs displaying HTTP method, URL, remote IP address, and access time of requests and responses. - On iPad, you can preview your static HTML files in Safari with Split View while the web server runs on the same iPad. Two steps to share your folder: 1. In the app, tap "Select folder" and select a folder to be shared. You can choose a folder on your device or iCloud. 2. Tap the "Start Server" button. It's done! Then, connect to the address in a browser on any device in the same network. (e.g., A device that uses the same WiFi router.) Also, you can allow remote users can manage folders and files if you want. Caution: - Simple HTTP Server should be running in the foreground. It cannot be run in the background. If you change to another app or turn off the screen, the web server will stop. - On iPad, you can browse files/folders via Safari with running the web server on the same device, thanks to multitasking. - However, if you switch to another app on your iPhone, the web server will stop. The server status will be automatically recovered when you return to the app. On iPhone, browsing files from other devices is only meaningful. - It works only in a local WiFi network or local wired network. You cannot connect to the web server via a cellular network.

Screenshots

Html Editor Plus4 screens
Simple Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Server at 56% against Html Editor Plus's 0%. Simple Server also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Html Editor Plus costs $4.99 and Simple Server $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Html Editor Plus ships an update every 9 months, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Html Editor Plus versus Simple Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHtml Editor PlusSimple Server
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating—4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangBitsbaker LLC.

Customer experience

Html Editor Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Simple Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

None

Html Editor Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Html Editor Plus free?
Html Editor Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Html Editor Plus or Simple Server have ads?
Neither Html Editor Plus nor Simple Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Html Editor Plus or Simple Server?
Html Editor Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, Html Editor Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 2026.

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