# HTML Viewer vs Expose HTTP Server

The clearest difference is rating: Expose HTTP Server at 5.0 against HTML Viewer's 4.6. Expose HTTP Server also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HTML Viewer's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expose HTTP Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Viewer | Expose HTTP Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-view-source/id6746666386/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expose-http-server/id6764612017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) | [Bonjour, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859409295) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Viewer

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

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · 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 |


### Expose HTTP Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expose-http-server/id6764612017)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for seamless file sharing, mock API testing, and static site hosting on your Wi-Fi network. Easily connect computers, test devices, and other platforms without installing additional software.

**Highlights:** Local HTTP/API server, Wi-Fi file sharing, WebDAV server, Mock API testing, Static site hosting, HTTPS/TLS support, Access control

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expose Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Expose Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Expose Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Viewer free?

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

### Is Expose HTTP Server free?

Expose HTTP Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer or Expose HTTP Server?

Expose HTTP Server is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Expose HTTP Server averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTML Viewer or Expose HTTP Server have ads?

Neither HTML Viewer nor Expose HTTP Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or Expose HTTP Server?

HTML Viewer ships an update every 8 days, and Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Expose HTTP Server on September 30, 2026.

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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.*