Comparison

Html Editor Plus vs Maruko

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

Maruko

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Maruko is an innovative programming tool. - Write programs on your phone - Develop SwiftUI applications - Develop React Native applications - No-code rapid UI creation - Low-code programming logic - Extensive APIs for rich functionality - API Request Manager. Provides interface access. - Database API and database management - Object storage API and object storage management - Easily implement offline-first and real-time data - iCloud storage and data synchronization with privacy - Various development tools Maruko Includes: Subscription Product: Your subscription will automatically renew. To cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy Policy: https://pipal.shu.dev/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://pipal.shu.dev/terms_of_service Technical Support: X: https://twitter.com/imshudev Email: hi@shu.dev

Screenshots

Html Editor Plus4 screens
Maruko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maruko at Free against Html Editor Plus's $4.99. Maruko also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). Html Editor Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Maruko is free to download; Html Editor Plus costs $4.99 up front. Maruko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Html Editor Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Html Editor Plus ships an update every 9 months, Maruko every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Html Editor Plus versus Maruko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHtml Editor PlusMaruko
Price$4.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangShumin Yu

In-app purchases

None

Html Editor Plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Maruko

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly (3d Free)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly (3d Free)3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Html Editor Plus free?
Html Editor Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maruko free?
Maruko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Html Editor Plus or Maruko have ads?
Neither Html Editor Plus nor Maruko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Html Editor Plus or Maruko?
Html Editor Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Maruko every 5 days. Most recently, Html Editor Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Maruko on September 8, 2026.

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