Comparison

Webli vs HTML Viewer & Editor

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 & Editor

This app is a native code editor for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on iPhone and iPad. It allows users to write, preview, and test web code instantly, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and template options. Project data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview and testing
  • Code templates
  • Local project storage
  • SSH/SFTP remote access
Features
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HTML Editor Web Code Editor & AI Bug Fix Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, watch your web page come to life, and fix bugs with a built-in AI assistant, right on your iPhone and iPad. A fast, clean, native code editor for learning web development and working on web projects on the go. No account needed: just open it and start coding. AI ASSISTANT (PRO) • Fix bugs and errors in one tap • Explain code step by step in plain English • Improve and refactor code, or make it more accessible • Ask anything about the file you're working on • Review every suggestion and choose whether to apply it • Powered by OpenAI. The app asks for your permission before any code is sent, and you can turn AI data sharing off at any time in Settings WRITE CODE FAST • Full editor for HTML, CSS & JavaScript • Syntax highlighting with light & dark themes (Dracula, Midnight, Solarized & more) • Smart autocomplete, line numbers, and one-tap formatting • Find & replace, customizable fonts and editor settings SEE YOUR WEB PAGE INSTANTLY • Your HTML page is rendered as you edit, just like in a web browser • Built-in JavaScript console to debug your code • Multi-file projects with HTML, CSS & JS working together START FROM TEMPLATES • Ready-made templates: landing page, portfolio, pricing, dashboard, login, blog, to-do list, calculator, a playable game, and more • Learn from clean, working examples ORGANIZE YOUR WORK • Manage multiple projects • Import files and folders from the Files app, or copy a web page's HTML source from a URL into a new project • Your projects are stored on your device PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up, no ads, no tracking • Your projects stay on your device • Code is sent to the AI only when you run an AI action, and only after you allow it PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • The AI Assistant with AI credits (1,000 credits per week on the weekly plan; 5,000 credits per month on the monthly and yearly plans) • Unlimited projects (the free version includes up to 2) • All premium templates • All future updates Pro is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Whether you're learning to code, trying out a design idea, or fixing a bug on the go, HTML Editor puts a powerful web code editor in your pocket. Download today and start coding. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/htmleditor-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/html-editor-terms-of-use/home

Screenshots

Webli4 screens
HTML Viewer & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Webli at every 9 days against HTML Viewer & Editor's every 3 weeks. 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 & Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 & Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Webli versus HTML Viewer & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebliHTML Viewer & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSebastian DombrowskiMD UZZAL MIA

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
3 purchases

HTML Viewer & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Webli free?
Webli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Viewer & Editor free?
HTML Viewer & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Webli or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?
Neither Webli nor HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webli or HTML Viewer & Editor?
Webli ships an update every 9 days, and HTML Viewer & Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Webli was updated on November 12, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on November 13, 2026.

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