Comparison

Code Master vs HTML Viewer & Editor

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

Head to head
About

Code Master

This app offers a visual interface for creating and editing source code for any language, with preview and publishing options. It provides a professional way to manage and share your coding projects on iOS devices, supporting over 170 languages and offering various themes and templates.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 170+ languages
  • 70+ syntax colored themes
  • HTML5 templates and website builder
  • Live code preview in browser
  • File upload and sharing
  • External keyboard support
Features
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The most downloaded code editor on the App Store, now free. The Code Master Programming Suite for the iOS platform provides a visual interface for creating and editing universal source code of any language, as well as previewing and publishing options for when you are on-the-go. All of this packaged up into a single application for a professional way to manage and share your creations on all of your iOS devices. FEATURES • Dedicated Syntax Highlighting • Support for 170+ Languages • 70+ Syntax Coloured Themes • Free HTML5 Templates • New Website Template Builder • Create & Work with Any Type of File • Dedicated Web Development Support • Preview Code in a Fully Functional Web Browser • Upload & Share Files with Ease • External Dock & Bluetooth Keyboard Support • File Previews for Supported Media Files Use Code Master to stay on top of the latest in web publishing tools. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and more have been fully integrated into the full fledged editor. EDITOR Code like you would on a desktop computer – with over 170 languages, and more than 70 coloured themes, editing your code on-the-go has never been so easy. Develop in a comfortable environment with the same look and feel that you'd get with any fully featured, premium code editor. TEMPLATES Choose from one of our professionally designed HTML5 templates that are available to users, commercial-free! Turning website building from a complex process for some, to an easy two-step solution. Code Master is designed for any user looking to save time. All templates have been designed for use with both desktop computers and mobile devices. Optimizations for all device types are included. LIVE PREVIEW Our live preview tool will also allow you to save time by allowing you the ability preview all of your pages and files before publishing. With the tap of a button you can view all your content in the offline browser so you can easily and quickly fix every little detail to avoid embarrassing mistakes. New updates will be arriving on a weekly to monthly basis. There is always something to look forward to. 1e6c5f3933

About

HTML Viewer & Editor

This app provides a streamlined environment for writing, editing, and instantly previewing HTML code on mobile devices. It's designed for students, beginners, and developers needing a quick, distraction-free workspace for web development tasks.

Highlights
  • Fast code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Instant live HTML preview
  • Import HTML from URL or local files
  • Image and color shortcuts
  • Save and share HTML files
Features
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HTML Viewer & Editor is a fast, lightweight app to write HTML code, edit HTML files, and preview web output instantly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a student learning HTML, a beginner exploring web development, or a developer testing code snippets — this app gives you a clean, distraction-free workspace for HTML coding, live preview, and file saving. HTML Code Editor - Write and edit HTML with a clean, fast code editor - Syntax highlighting for easy reading - Quick insert shortcuts for tags and symbols - Undo and Redo support - Search and Replace in your code - Beautify and format HTML for cleaner code - Adjustable font size and line number toggle HTML Viewer — Live Preview - Tap Run and see your HTML output instantly - Full-screen web preview for testing layouts - Smooth workflow for fast iteration and debugging Easy Import Options - Paste HTML code directly into the editor - Load HTML source from any URL - Open local HTML files from your device storage Image and Color Shortcuts - Quick IMG tag helper — insert image by URL or local file - Built-in color picker for instant hex color insertion - Speed up editing for real-world HTML pages Save and Share - Save HTML files to your device - Share your code with one tap - Simple file handling for quick projects Why Choose HTML Viewer & Editor? Built for speed and simplicity. No clutter. No complex setup. No account required. Just open, edit, run, and save. If you need a lightweight HTML editor, HTML viewer, and live preview tool — all in one app — this is it. Perfect for students learning HTML, front-end beginners practicing code, developers testing snippets on mobile, editing HTML email templates on the go, and quick code preview without a laptop. Download HTML Viewer & Editor — the simplest way to write, view, and run HTML on your iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Master4 screens
HTML Viewer & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer & Editor at 80% against Code Master's 28%. HTML Viewer & Editor also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). Code Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer & Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Code Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Code Master's written reviews are positive against 80% of HTML Viewer & Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Master ships an update every 5 months, HTML Viewer & Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Code Master versus HTML Viewer & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode MasterHTML Viewer & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (55 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJustin BushSahana A S

Customer experience

Code Master

All ratings55 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative50.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative60.7%

HTML Viewer & Editor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Code Master

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved files disappearing or not loading correctly
  • Syntax highlighting and language settings not persisting
  • Keyboard blocking view of code
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add blank page option for custom themes
  • Implement cloud storage support (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Improve keyboard functionality and text editing
  • Introduce code execution and debugging capabilities
  • Provide more language support beyond HTML/XML

HTML Viewer & Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Code Master

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer & Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Code Master free?
Code Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer & Editor free?
HTML Viewer & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Master or HTML Viewer & Editor?
HTML Viewer & Editor is rated higher. Code Master averages 2.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while HTML Viewer & Editor averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Code Master or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?
HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads; Code Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Master or HTML Viewer & Editor?
Code Master ships an update every 5 months, and HTML Viewer & Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Code Master was updated on September 30, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on October 4, 2026.

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