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 — build web pages anywhere, right on your iPhone and iPad. Write HTML, CSS and JavaScript with a real code editor, then see your page come to life with one tap. No ads, no account, and no internet connection required. A CODE EDITOR MADE FOR TOUCH • Syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Suggestions as you type: tags, attributes, CSS properties and values, plus your project's own files and class names • Auto-closing tags, quotes and brackets • Matching tag and bracket highlighting, so you always know where an element ends • A symbol bar above the keyboard puts the characters you need for code one tap away • Find & Replace, one-tap code formatting, undo and redo • 11 color themes, light and dark, that can follow your system appearance • Adjustable font size, line numbers, line wrapping and indentation INSTANT PREVIEW • Tap Preview to see your page exactly as Safari renders it • Preview opens right at the part you're editing, so there's no scrolling to find your change • Links between pages work, so you can click through your whole site • Preview includes unsaved changes and never touches your original files LIVE PREVIEW ON iPAD Put your code and your page side by side. As you type, the preview updates smoothly without flashing, keeps your scroll position, and moves to the element you're editing, even when it's on a different page of your site. FULL WEBSITE PROJECTS • Open any folder from Files or iCloud Drive as a project • Edit HTML, CSS and JavaScript files in tabs. Each tab keeps its own cursor, edits and undo history • Create, rename, duplicate and delete files and folders without leaving the app • Import images and other assets straight into your project • Save one file or Save All at once SAFE WITH YOUR WORK Your files change only when you save. Unsaved changes are clearly marked, and the app asks before you close or leave anything you haven't saved. LEARN BY EXAMPLE Three sample projects are included to explore and remix: • Linked Pages: a multi-page site with navigation • HTML Form: a booking form with validation • CSS Gallery: modern CSS with filters, a lightbox, scroll-snap and dark mode AND MORE • Recent files and projects on the home screen • Share your code or send it with AirDrop • Works fully offline Whether you're learning to code, fixing a site on the go, or prototyping your next idea, HTML Editor keeps your web projects in your pocket.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
HTML Editor®3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Editor at 5.0 against HTML Editor®'s 3.3. Text Editor also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). HTML Editor®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HTML Editor® asks for nothing beyond the download.

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: 75% 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update every 4 days, HTML Editor® every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajalben VavadiyaTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

Text Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

HTML Editor®

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

HTML Editor®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or HTML Editor®?
Text Editor ships an update every 4 days, and HTML Editor® every 10 months. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on November 8, 2026 and HTML Editor® on November 9, 2026.

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