# Source Code Reader vs YAML Tools

The clearest difference is update cadence: YAML Tools at monthly against Source Code Reader's every 5 months. YAML Tools also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Source Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Source Code Reader against 5.0 for YAML Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Code Reader has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, YAML Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Code Reader | YAML Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools/id6758571420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #103 |
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/507733211) | [Mohammed Aadhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526081218) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### YAML Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools/id6758571420)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A comprehensive YAML utility for developers on iOS. Visualize, format, convert, and generate code from YAML files. Includes validation and a dedicated syntax keyboard for efficient editing.

**Highlights:** Interactive Tree and Table View for YAML visualization, Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more, Generate type-safe model classes for multiple languages, Real-time JSON Schema generation and validation, Dedicated YAML syntax keyboard overlay, Format and minify YAML structures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source Code Reader free?

Source Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YAML Tools free?

YAML Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Source Code Reader or YAML Tools?

Source Code Reader and YAML Tools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Source Code Reader or YAML Tools have ads?

Neither Source Code Reader nor YAML Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Code Reader or YAML Tools?

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and YAML Tools monthly. Most recently, Source Code Reader was updated on September 17, 2026 and YAML Tools on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Source Code Reader or YAML Tools?

Source Code Reader currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and YAML Tools at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*