# iCodeEditor vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is price: HTML Editor at Free against iCodeEditor's $19.99. HTML Editor also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 1) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). iCodeEditor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HTML Editor is free to download; iCodeEditor costs $19.99 up front. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iCodeEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCodeEditor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of iCodeEditor's written reviews are positive against 22% of HTML Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCodeEditor ships an update every 3 days, HTML Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCodeEditor | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icodeeditor/id579257935/reviews)** | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **22.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [斌 虞](https://appshunter.io/developer/561889393) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## What reviewers say

### iCodeEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icodeeditor/id579257935)

This app is a compact and powerful code editor and file manager. It allows for parallel file editing with diff operations, direct execution of Ruby and Lua code, and efficient file organization. It also offers advanced searching and navigation features for source code and documents.

**Highlights:** Parallel file editing with diff, Direct Ruby and Lua code execution, Fast indexing and searching of code, Advanced file management, Markdown live preview, Unicode and UTF-8 inspection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #106 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCodeEditor free?

iCodeEditor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HTML Editor free?

HTML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCodeEditor or HTML Editor?

iCodeEditor is rated higher. iCodeEditor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.2 from 819 ratings.

### Do iCodeEditor or HTML Editor have ads?

Neither iCodeEditor nor HTML Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCodeEditor or HTML Editor?

iCodeEditor ships an update every 3 days, and HTML Editor every 3 months. Most recently, iCodeEditor was updated on September 23, 2026 and HTML Editor on September 24, 2026.

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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.*