Comparison

Source Code Reader 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

Source Code Reader

Easily view website source code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Access this functionality within the app or through a built-in Safari extension. Features include dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and text search.

Highlights
  • View source code in-app
  • Safari extension for direct viewing
  • Dark mode support
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Text search functionality
  • Multiple window support
Features
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With the Source Code Reader app it's easy to view the source code of a site directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can do this in the app or directly in Safari with the built-in Safari extension. The app supports dark mode, adjustable font sizes, text search and multiple windows - all available in the Safari extension as well.

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

Source Code Reader4 screens
SourceView Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SourceView Pro at every 5 days against Source Code Reader's every 5 months. SourceView Pro also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Source Code Reader's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Source Code Reader costs $1.99 and SourceView Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, SourceView Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Source Code Reader versus SourceView Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource Code ReaderSourceView Pro
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#80 — better#120
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander EichhornDor Pascal

Customer experience

Source Code Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%

SourceView Pro

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

In-app purchases

None

Source Code Reader

No in-app purchases

None

SourceView Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Code Reader free?
Source Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SourceView Pro free?
SourceView Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Source Code Reader or SourceView Pro have ads?
Neither Source Code Reader nor SourceView Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Code Reader or SourceView Pro?
Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and SourceView Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Source Code Reader was updated on September 17, 2026 and SourceView Pro on September 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Source Code Reader or SourceView Pro?
Source Code Reader currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and SourceView Pro at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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