Comparison

Webli vs HTML Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Webli

Features
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Webli — Code. Commit. Deploy. Anywhere. Bring your entire web development workflow to your iPhone or iPad with Webli — a full-featured mobile IDE built for modern web developers. Edit, preview, and manage your websites with desktop-class tools, including an AI assistant that works inside your project, a powerful Git client, FTP/SFTP, SSH, live preview, and a rich code editor optimized for touch. Whether you're fixing a bug, pushing commits, or learning to code, Webli puts a complete development environment in your pocket. AI Assistant • Ask AI from anywhere — a file in the explorer, a selection in the editor, or a lint error • Reads and searches your project, so answers are about your code, not generic examples • Writes, edits, renames, and deletes files — every change is shown for your approval first • Sees your live website: screenshots, page structure, and console errors, so it can diagnose real rendering and JavaScript problems • Free credits included to try it; continued use requires an optional auto-renewing subscription Code Editing • Multi-tab editor with syntax highlighting and code completion • Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, PHP, SQL, JSON, XML, Markdown, and more • Customizable keyboard toolbar with snippets, color picker, and lorem ipsum generator • Search and replace (regex), go to line, and JSON formatting tools Git Integration • Clone, commit, push, pull, merge, rollback, and manage remotes • Stage changes and edit code directly in repositories • Work seamlessly with your existing Git workflow — no laptop required Preview and Deploy • Live website preview with desktop and device emulation • Inspect elements, view console logs, and monitor network traffic • Host a local HTTP server for real-device testing • Connect via FTP/SFTP or SSH with password or private key authentication • Upload and update files directly from your device Learn and Customize • Interactive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tutorials with quizzes and code challenges • 22 editor color themes including GitHub and VS Code • Adjustable font sizes and color schemes • Customizable keyboard toolbar for faster coding Webli gives you a professional-grade web development environment for iOS — complete with an AI assistant, Git, FTP, SSH, and live preview tools, all in one elegant mobile app. Code. Commit. Deploy. Anywhere. AI features require an internet connection. Files you share with the assistant are sent to our service for processing. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HTML Viewer

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
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The HTML viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad. Open, write, preview and debug HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Free to start, with an optional Pro upgrade. See your page update live as you type, test it on phone and tablet sizes, then fix problems with built-in DevTools and one-tap tools. No computer needed. FREE FOR EVERYONE • Code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, find & replace and auto indent • Live preview of your page • 3 projects, plus any file you open from Files or share from another app • 6 editor themes (light and dark) and 10 fonts • 20+ everyday tools: format code, find syntax problems, color picker, contrast checker, QR codes, regex tester and more • Starter templates to begin from • Learn: a free step-by-step HTML, CSS and JavaScript course with quizzes, practice and a certificate • No ads GO PRO FOR THE FULL TOOLKIT • Unlimited projects and unlimited open tabs • Split view: code and preview side by side • Device frames: iPhone, iPad and desktop sizes with a live status bar • Smarter autocomplete for tags, classes, CSS properties and file paths, plus the full symbol row • 50+ tools: SEO, accessibility and performance audits with one-tap fixes, Color Studio, Image Studio with background removal • Export as ZIP, PDF or a single file, and share your projects • 80+ ready-made templates, all with light and dark themes • Open on another device over Wi-Fi with a QR code • All themes and fonts, and alternate app icons BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Console, Network, Elements and Storage inspector for your page or any live website • Open URL: load any website, view its source and save it as a project • Connect to a server over SFTP or FTP and edit files directly • Preview Markdown and JSON as well as HTML • Home Screen widgets and Siri shortcuts • Archive keeps deleted files for 30 days • Available in 32 languages WHO IT'S FOR Students learning to code, web designers, and developers who want to fix a page away from their desk. PRO PLANS Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. A free trial may be available on subscriptions for new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Lifetime is a single payment with no renewal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://attractive-basket-ce6.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Html-Editor-30d5cd442d3280b49b72e9a2436c853e

Screenshots

Webli4 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Webli at every 9 days against HTML Viewer's every 3 weeks. HTML Viewer's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. Webli sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HTML Viewer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webli ships an update every 9 days, HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Webli versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebliHTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—90 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB108 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSebastian DombrowskiHardik Khanesa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Webli

Subscriptions4
  • Webli Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Webli Pro + Remote7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Webli Pro7 Days trial$47.991 Year
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  • Webli Pro + Remote7 Days trial$67.991 Year
9 purchases

HTML Viewer

Subscriptions5
  • Student Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Student Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
  • Student Lifetime Offer$14.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Webli free?
Webli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Webli or HTML Viewer have ads?
Neither Webli nor HTML Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webli or HTML Viewer?
Webli ships an update every 9 days, and HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Webli was updated on October 9, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 16, 2026.

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