Comparison

HTML Viewer 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

HTML Viewer

Inspect and analyze the HTML source code of any website or local files. Features include element inspection, syntax highlighting, and multi-tab support for efficient workflow. Ideal for developers and students learning web technologies.

Highlights
  • View website source code
  • Inspect elements
  • Open local/iCloud HTML files
  • Multiple tabs support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Search and copy code
Features
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Inspect Website Source Code, Syntax Highlighting & More – Ad-Free with "HTML Viewer: View Source". "HTML Viewer: View Source" is the perfect tool for developers, students, and curious minds who want to view, inspect, and analyze HTML code on the go — with no ads, ever. Key Features: ► View Source Code Instantly: Load and inspect the HTML source of any website. ► Inspect Elements: Tap into any part of the page to reveal the underlying HTML – just like browser dev tools. ► Open Local or iCloud HTML Files: Easily access saved HTML files from your device or iCloud Drive. ► Multiple Tabs Support: Work on multiple files or websites at once – perfect for multitaskers. ► Syntax Highlighting: Enjoy beautifully formatted code that’s easy to read and navigate. ► Search & Copy Code: Find what you need in a flash and copy snippets effortlessly. Whether you're debugging, learning HTML, or just curious how a webpage works, HTML Viewer: View Source delivers a smooth, professional experience — all ad-free. I love feedback! Get in touch with me at support@umango.in. Check out our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/html-inspector/privacy-policy and our terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

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

HTML Viewer4 screens
HTML Editor®3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Editor® at 100% against HTML Viewer's 25%. HTML Editor® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). HTML Viewer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. HTML Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. HTML Editor® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of HTML Viewer'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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HTML Viewer versus HTML Editor®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerHTML Editor®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUtsav ManglaTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

HTML Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

HTML Editor®

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HTML Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • HTML Viewer - All access - Mid$14.991 Year
  • HTML Viewer - All access - Max14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • HTML Viewer - All access - Max$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • HTML Viewer - Lifetime$9.99
None

HTML Editor®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer 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, HTML Viewer or HTML Editor®?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HTML Editor® averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer or HTML Editor® have ads?
Neither HTML Viewer nor HTML Editor® shows ads.

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