Comparison

HTMLSource vs SourceView Pro

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

Head to head
About

HTMLSource

View and edit the HTML source code of any website directly within Safari. This extension offers syntax highlighting, keyword searching, and immediate visual feedback for your edits.

Highlights
  • View HTML source code
  • Edit HTML source code
  • Immediate change preview
  • HTML syntax highlighting
  • Keyword searching in source
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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HTMLSource is a Safari Extension that helps you view and edit any website's HTML source code. Features: - View HTML source code - Edit HTML source code and see changes immediately Extras: - Dark Mode support - HTML syntax highlight - Keyword searching in HTML source code Steps to use HTMLSource: 1. Download HTMLSource from App Store 2. Open Safari 3. Go to any website 4. Click "Aa" or the Safari Extension icon in the search bar 5. Follow the instruction to enable HTMLSource 6. View or edit HTML source code

About

SourceView Pro

Analyze the source code of any webpage directly within your iOS Safari browser. This tool offers professional syntax highlighting, advanced formatting options, and efficient access to HTML, designed for developers and web enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Advanced formatting
  • Adjustable text size
  • Offline source code access
  • Privacy focused
  • Dark mode UI
Features
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SourceView Pro brings the power of desktop web development to your iOS Safari browser. View and analyze the source code of any webpage with a sleek, professional interface and powerful features designed for developers, designers, and web enthusiasts. Key Features: • Beautiful Syntax Highlighting • Professional code highlighting with neon-style theme • Clear, readable formatting optimized for mobile • Customizable font sizes for comfortable viewing • Advanced Formatting Options • Pretty Print HTML for better readability • Line wrapping options • Adjustable text size • Copy formatted or raw source code • Fast & Efficient • Instant source code access through Safari extension • Works offline - no internet required for processing • Quick copy-to-clipboard functionality • Privacy Focused • Works completely offline • No data collection • No tracking • No analytics • Developer Friendly • View any webpage's HTML source • Analyze website structures • Learn from other developers' code • Perfect for debugging and learning • Professional Design • Dark mode interface • Clean, modern UI • Optimized for iOS devices • Intuitive controls Perfect for: Web Developers UI/UX Designers Students learning web development Digital marketers analyzing websites Anyone interested in web technology Download SourceView Pro today and unlock professional source code viewing capabilities on your iOS device!

Screenshots

HTMLSource3 screens
SourceView Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SourceView Pro at 33% against HTMLSource's 0%. HTMLSource's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

HTMLSource costs $0.99 and SourceView Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTMLSource ships an update every 4 days, SourceView Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
HTMLSource versus SourceView Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTMLSourceSourceView Pro
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#85 — better#106
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHao-Quan LiuDor Pascal

Customer experience

HTMLSource

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SourceView Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

HTMLSource

No in-app purchases

None

SourceView Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTMLSource free?
HTMLSource costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SourceView Pro free?
SourceView Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTMLSource or SourceView Pro have ads?
Neither HTMLSource nor SourceView Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTMLSource or SourceView Pro?
HTMLSource ships an update every 4 days, and SourceView Pro every 5 days. Most recently, HTMLSource was updated on November 3, 2026 and SourceView Pro on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTMLSource or SourceView Pro?
HTMLSource currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and SourceView Pro at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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