Comparison

WebPen vs HTML Pocket

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

HTML Pocket

Features
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HTML Pocket 是一个本地优先的 HTML 小应用运行器。你可以把 AI 生成的 HTML、自己写的小工具,或打包好的 ZIP 项目导入手机,在本机 WebView 中像小应用一样打开。应用默认本地运行,不要求账号登录,不提供云端同步,适合保存离线工具、演示页面等。

Screenshots

WebPen4 screens
HTML Pocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HTML Pocket at none against WebPen's shown. HTML Pocket also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 HTML Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebPen ships an update every 8 months, HTML Pocket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WebPen versus HTML Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebPenHTML Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟强 周Yuxiang Wang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebPen

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

HTML Pocket

One-time1
  • 终身会员$3.99

Questions

Is WebPen free?
WebPen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Pocket free?
HTML Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WebPen or HTML Pocket have ads?
WebPen shows ads; HTML Pocket does not.
Which is updated more often, WebPen or HTML Pocket?
WebPen ships an update every 8 months, and HTML Pocket every 9 days. Most recently, WebPen was updated on October 3, 2026 and HTML Pocket on October 7, 2026.

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