# HTML Viewer vs HTML Creator

HTML Viewer and HTML Creator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of HTML Creator's written reviews are positive against 25% of HTML Viewer's. HTML Creator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (52 vs 9). HTML Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and HTML Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HTML Viewer against 4.7 for HTML Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Creator has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of HTML Viewer's written reviews are positive against 98% of HTML Creator's.

HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, HTML Creator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Viewer | HTML Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-view-source/id6746666386/reviews) | **[4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-creator-editor-and-viewer/id6759328000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #65 | **#23** |
| Size | 84 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-view-source/id6746666386)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #208 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HTML Viewer - All access - Mid | $14.99 | per year |
| HTML Viewer - All access - Max | $19.99 | per year |
| HTML Viewer - All access - Max | $19.99 | per year |
| HTML Viewer - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### HTML Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-creator-editor-and-viewer/id6759328000)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #84 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a fast and lightweight HTML editor and viewer for iOS devices. It allows developers to write, edit, and preview HTML code in real-time with a built-in web view engine, offering a clean and focused development environment.

**Highlights:** Live HTML preview, Syntax highlighting code editor, Auto indentation, Dark and Light themes, Save and manage multiple files, Create, open, and manage HTML files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Viewer free?

HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTML Creator free?

HTML Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer or HTML Creator?

HTML Creator is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HTML Creator averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.

### Do HTML Viewer or HTML Creator have ads?

Neither HTML Viewer nor HTML Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or HTML Creator?

HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, and HTML Creator every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on September 16, 2026 and HTML Creator on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HTML Viewer or HTML Creator?

HTML Viewer currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and HTML Creator at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*