# Minip vs HTML Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Viewer at 4.5 against Minip's 1.0. HTML Viewer also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 1) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). Minip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Minip asks for nothing beyond the download.

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Minip's written reviews are positive against 85% of HTML Viewer's.

Minip ships an update every 2 weeks, HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minip | HTML Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minip-html-and-js-playground/id6463115915/reviews) | **[4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 36 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [志远 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703944678) | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) |

## What reviewers say

### Minip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minip-html-and-js-playground/id6463115915)

This tool allows you to write and execute HTML and JavaScript code directly on your device. It offers features like syntax highlighting, code completion, and the ability to interact with native device functions. Organize your projects with a built-in file browser and server.

**Highlights:** HTML & JavaScript code editing, Syntax highlighting, Language Server Protocol (LSP) support, Code execution on device, JavaScript bridge for native features, Built-in file browser and server

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HTML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #76 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a fast and lightweight HTML editor and viewer for iOS devices. It allows developers to write, edit, and preview HTML code in real-time with a built-in web view engine, offering a clean and focused development environment.

**Highlights:** Live HTML preview, Syntax highlighting code editor, Auto indentation, Dark and Light themes, Save and manage multiple files, Create, open, and manage HTML files

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Student Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Student Lifetime Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minip free?

Minip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HTML Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minip or HTML Viewer?

HTML Viewer is rated higher. Minip averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 102 ratings.

### Do Minip or HTML Viewer have ads?

Neither Minip nor HTML Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minip or HTML Viewer?

Minip ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minip was updated on October 27, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 28, 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.*