# devtools vs HTML Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: devtools at 5.0 against HTML Viewer's 4.5. devtools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). HTML Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 1) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. devtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

devtools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of devtools's written reviews are positive against 85% of HTML Viewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | devtools | HTML Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** | [4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 1 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Cilliers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695356242) | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) |

## What reviewers say

### devtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921)

This app provides desktop-style debugging for mobile web development. Capture console logs, network requests, and JavaScript execution directly on your device. Review and analyze web activity securely offline.

**Highlights:** Capture console logs and errors, Inspect network calls (fetch/XHR), Run JavaScript, Secure offline log storage, Companion app for interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HTML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Developer Tools, #90 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is devtools free?

devtools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HTML Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, devtools or HTML Viewer?

devtools is rated higher. devtools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.

### Do devtools or HTML Viewer have ads?

Neither devtools nor HTML Viewer shows ads.

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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.*