Comparison

Text Editor vs HTML Editor®

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor

Edit and view text files, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device. This tool supports rich text editing and allows you to easily share your files.

Highlights
  • Browse and edit text files
  • HTML, CSS, JS file support
  • Rich text editing
  • File sharing
Features
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This is a simple but Powerful Text Editor that allow you to Browse and edit any kind of text on your device. Text Editor & HTML Viewer is a powerful and versatile text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Easily browse, view, create, and edit text files stored on your device, in the cloud, or on remote servers. With support for syntax highlighting in 50+ programming and markup languages, it's ideal for both everyday text editing and software development. FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit text files on your device, cloud storage, and remote servers ◆ Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, Markdown, PHP, Python, C/C++, Java, SQL, YAML, Shell scripts, and many other text-based file formats. ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Dark Mode support ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Customize tab width, soft tabs, and editor appearance ◆ Dark Mode support ◆ Share your files anywhere FAQ ______ Q: What files can I edit? A: TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS, JSON, XML, Markdown, PHP, Python, Java, C/C++, SQL, YAML, and many more. Q: Does the app support HTML? A: Yes. You can edit and preview HTML files. Q: Can I connect to cloud storage? A: Yes. Supports iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and WebDAV. Q: Does it support syntax highlighting? A: Yes. Supports 80+ programming and markup languages. Q: Can I open multiple files? A: Yes. Multiple tabs are supported. Q: Can I preview Markdown files? A: Yes. HTML and Markdown preview are both supported. Q: Does it support Rich Text editing? A: Yes. You can create and edit RTF documents. Q: Does it support Dark Mode? A: Yes. Full Dark Mode support is included. Q: Can I use the app offline? A: Yes. Local files can be edited without an internet connection. Q: Can I share my files? A: Yes. Easily share files using the iOS Share Sheet. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/TextEditor-HTML-Code-Editor-Privacy-Policy-395ca28ad21180f5af70d69cc9903181 Terms of Use: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/TextEditor-HTML-Code-Editor-Terms-of-Use-395ca28ad21180d6a259ca63aa5fc7f8

About

HTML Editor®

This app offers a straightforward way to edit HTML files on your iPhone or iPad. It includes features like syntax highlighting, live preview, and offline support, making it ideal for quick edits, testing layouts, or learning web development.

Highlights
  • Edit HTML files
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Offline support
  • Multiple editor themes
  • Keyboard toolbar
Features
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HTML Editor – Simple & Powerful HTML EditingHTML Editor is a lightweight and reliable HTML editor designed for developers, students, and anyone who needs to edit HTML files quickly and efficiently on iPhone or iPad. Whether you are fixing a small HTML file, testing layouts, or learning web development, HTML Editor provides the essential tools without unnecessary complexity. Key Features • Edit HTML files easily Open, edit, and save .html and .htm files directly from your device, iCloud, or other supported locations. • Syntax highlighting Clean and readable HTML editing powered by CodeMirror. • Live Preview Preview your HTML output instantly while editing. On iPad, use side-by-side editor and preview for a more productive workflow. • Offline support Works fully offline. No internet connection is required to edit your files. • Multiple editor themes Choose from several editor themes to match your preference and improve readability. • Keyboard toolbar Quickly navigate and edit code using a dedicated keyboard toolbar with common actions. • Privacy-friendly No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your files stay on your device. Designed for Simplicity HTML Editor focuses on fast editing, accurate preview, and a distraction-free experience. Ideal for developers, students, designers, and anyone who needs a simple and reliable HTML editor on iOS.Anyone who needs a simple HTML editor on iOS

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
HTML Editor®3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Editor® at 100% against Text Editor's 50%. HTML Editor® also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Text Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTML Editor®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor versus HTML Editor®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorHTML Editor®
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajalben VavadiyaTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

Text Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HTML Editor®

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Text Editor

No in-app purchases

None

HTML Editor®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Editor® free?
HTML Editor® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Text Editor or HTML Editor®?
Text Editor is rated higher. Text Editor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTML Editor® averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Text Editor or HTML Editor® have ads?
Neither Text Editor nor HTML Editor® shows ads.

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