Comparison

PDF Guard(Pro) vs HTML Sprout

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

Head to head
About

PDF Guard(Pro)

Features
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PDF Guard: Your Ultimate Solution for PDF Security and Freedom. Easily lock and unlock your PDF files with precision and confidence. Take control of your document privacy and accessibility in just a few clicks. Guard your information, unlock your convenience. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

About

HTML Sprout

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HTML Sprout is a simple, calm space where ideas can take root. Whether you are capturing a quick note, drafting a simple list, or testing a single-file HTML snippet, HTML Sprout keeps everything lightweight and distraction-free. Built for creators, developers, and curious minds, HTML Sprout helps early ideas grow without the complexity of full editors or heavy toolchains. FEATURES Instant HTML Runner Paste or open a single-file HTML document and render it instantly. Ideal for quick experiments, prototypes, and AI-generated code from tools like ChatGPT. Plain-Text Notes and Lists Record ideas, to-dos, and thoughts without formatting. Clean and simple. Save and Open Files Work locally with .html and .txt files. Your content stays on your device until you choose to save it. Fast Refresh Clear the canvas with one tap when you are ready to try something new. Privacy First No analytics, no tracking, and no data collection. Everything is processed locally on your device. Designed for iPhone and iPad A clean, mobile-friendly interface optimized for quick thinking and quick testing. WHY HTML SPROUT? Some ideas begin as simple text. Others begin as HTML. HTML Sprout gives both a quiet place to start growing, easy to write and easy to test. FAQ Can I run AI-generated HTML? Yes. Paste a single-file HTML snippet from ChatGPT or any other tool and preview it instantly. Is this a full code editor? No. HTML Sprout is intentionally simple, designed as an HTML runner and a plain-text pad for early-stage ideas. Where are my files stored? Only on your device. Nothing is uploaded or retained unless you save it.

Screenshots

PDF Guard(Pro)4 screens
HTML Sprout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTML Sprout at fortnightly against PDF Guard(Pro)'s every 20 months. HTML Sprout also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). PDF Guard(Pro)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99 and HTML Sprout $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Guard(Pro) ships an update every 20 months, HTML Sprout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PDF Guard(Pro) versus HTML Sprout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Guard(Pro)HTML Sprout
Price$2.99$1.99 β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHrishi SutharElena Tserioti

In-app purchases

None

PDF Guard(Pro)

No in-app purchases

None

HTML Sprout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Guard(Pro) free?
PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Sprout free?
HTML Sprout costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Guard(Pro) or HTML Sprout have ads?
Neither PDF Guard(Pro) nor HTML Sprout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Guard(Pro) or HTML Sprout?
PDF Guard(Pro) ships an update every 20 months, and HTML Sprout fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Guard(Pro) was updated on October 9, 2026 and HTML Sprout on October 14, 2026.

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