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 — 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

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 (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months). 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, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, HTML Editor® every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HTML Viewer versus HTML Editor®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerHTML Editor®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB8 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 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or HTML Editor®?
HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, and HTML Editor® every 10 months. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 30, 2026 and HTML Editor® on October 30, 2026.

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