Comparison

WebPen vs HtmlFox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebPen

Write, test, and run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code directly on your mobile device. This app offers a clean editor with live preview and the ability to instantly execute AI-generated code. Save your projects and share them easily.

Highlights
  • Code Editor for HTML/CSS/JS
  • Instant AI Code Execution
  • Live Code Preview
  • Save and Store Projects
  • Customizable User Interface
  • Quick Code Sharing
Features
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Want to write or test HTML, CSS, and JavaScript right on your phone? This app makes it simple: edit your code and see the result instantly. Even better—you can paste in AI-generated code and run it with just one tap! Key Features: Code Editor: Clean, easy-to-use editor for HTML/CSS/JS. AI Code Ready: Instantly run code generated by AI tools. Live Preview: Write and see the result immediately. Save Your Work: Store projects and pick up anytime. Customizable UI: Change fonts and themes to fit your style. Quick Sharing: Copy or share your code with ease. Perfect for learning, coding practice, or testing AI-generated web code on the go!

About

HtmlFox

Edit and preview HTML files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Open local documents, modify source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. This tool offers instant previews and efficient file management for web developers and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Edit HTML source code
  • Preview local HTML files
  • Export as HTML
  • Export previews as PDF
  • Search page content
  • Access recent documents
Features
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HtmlFox is a lightweight HTML document editor and preview tool for iPhone and iPad. Open local .html, .htm, and .xhtml files from the Files app, preview them instantly, search page content, edit source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. Key features: • Open local HTML and XHTML documents • Preview pages in a clean reading view • Search within page content • Edit HTML source code • Export edited documents as HTML • Export previews as PDF • Reopen recent documents quickly • Distinguish same-name files by source path • Works without an account HtmlFox is designed for local documents. Your files and recent file information stay on your device and are not uploaded to the developer. Editing and export are available with HtmlFox Pro, a one-time in-app purchase with no subscription. The app includes local introductory access so you can try Pro features before unlocking.

Screenshots

WebPen4 screens
HtmlFox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HtmlFox at 5.0 against WebPen's 3.7. HtmlFox also leads on ads (none vs shown). WebPen's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. WebPen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HtmlFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HtmlFox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebPen has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebPen versus HtmlFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebPenHtmlFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟强 周旭 罗

Customer experience

WebPen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

HtmlFox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebPen

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

HtmlFox

One-time1
  • HtmlFox Pro$2.99

Questions

Is WebPen free?
WebPen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HtmlFox free?
HtmlFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebPen or HtmlFox?
HtmlFox is rated higher. WebPen averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HtmlFox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WebPen or HtmlFox have ads?
WebPen shows ads; HtmlFox does not.

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