Comparison

HTML Reader Lite vs WebPen

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

Head to head
About

HTML Reader Lite

Browse downloaded HTML files and entire websites offline on your iPhone or iPad. Transfer files via iTunes or iTools and decompress ZIP archives. This version offers core offline browsing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Offline HTML file browsing
  • Offline website browsing
  • File transfer via iTunes/iTools
  • ZIP file decompression
  • Support for iPhone and iPad
Features
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* This App can offline browse web pages (HTML files). * The user can offline brose the downloaded whole web site or web pages. * The user can use the computer to download the whole web site or web pages, and then transfer to iPhone or iPad. Afterwards the user can browse the whole web site or web pages offline. * The user can transfer the files to iPhone or iPad via iTunes or iTools. (The user should transfer the folders via iTools, etc., because iTune can’t transfer the folders.) * The App can decompress the ZIP files; the user can compress the files and folders into a ZIP file and transfer the ZIP file via iTune. (PS: Please select proper unZip Type for coding.) * We have not support the web pages with special technique yet. * Please refer “Readme” in the App or App Support for the details. * We will add other functions in the future. * This version doesn’t provide the search function for the content of the web page. (The complete version provides the search function for the content of the web page.) (The complete version provides the FileName search function for HTML files.)

About

WebPen

Write, test, and run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code directly on your mobile device. This app offers a clean editor with live preview and the ability to instantly execute AI-generated code. Save your projects and share them easily.

Highlights
  • Code Editor for HTML/CSS/JS
  • Instant AI Code Execution
  • Live Code Preview
  • Save and Store Projects
  • Customizable User Interface
  • Quick Code Sharing
Features
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Want to write or test HTML, CSS, and JavaScript right on your phone? This app makes it simple: edit your code and see the result instantly. Even better—you can paste in AI-generated code and run it with just one tap! Key Features: Code Editor: Clean, easy-to-use editor for HTML/CSS/JS. AI Code Ready: Instantly run code generated by AI tools. Live Preview: Write and see the result immediately. Save Your Work: Store projects and pick up anytime. Customizable UI: Change fonts and themes to fit your style. Quick Sharing: Copy or share your code with ease. Perfect for learning, coding practice, or testing AI-generated web code on the go!

Screenshots

HTML Reader Lite4 screens
WebPen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebPen at 3.7 against HTML Reader Lite's 2.8. WebPen also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%). HTML Reader Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. WebPen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Reader Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebPen holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HTML Reader Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of WebPen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Reader Lite ships an update every 5 months, WebPen every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HTML Reader Lite versus WebPen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Reader LiteWebPen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUO伟强 周

Customer experience

HTML Reader Lite

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

WebPen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

HTML Reader Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WebPen

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is HTML Reader Lite free?
HTML Reader Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebPen free?
WebPen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Reader Lite or WebPen?
WebPen is rated higher. HTML Reader Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WebPen averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do HTML Reader Lite or WebPen have ads?
WebPen shows ads; HTML Reader Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML Reader Lite or WebPen?
HTML Reader Lite ships an update every 5 months, and WebPen every 8 months. Most recently, HTML Reader Lite was updated on September 10, 2026 and WebPen on June 1, 2026.

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