# stupid devtools vs HTML Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: stupid devtools at 5.0 against HTML Viewer's 4.5. stupid devtools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). HTML Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. stupid devtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

stupid 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 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of stupid devtools's written reviews are positive against 83% of HTML Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

stupid devtools ships an update every 11 months, HTML Viewer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | stupid devtools | HTML Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** | [4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 2 MB | 170 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

### stupid devtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-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:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #79 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Write, preview, and debug HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly on your iPhone or iPad. Offers live updates, developer tools, and project organization. Learn coding with interactive courses and access over 80 templates.

**Highlights:** Live HTML, CSS, JavaScript preview, Integrated developer tools, Project organization with favorites and tags, Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript with quizzes, Offline editing and preview, Sync projects with iCloud, Edit files on server via SSH/SFTP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Student Lifetime Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stupid devtools free?

stupid 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, stupid devtools or HTML Viewer?

stupid devtools is rated higher. stupid devtools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.

### Do stupid devtools or HTML Viewer have ads?

Neither stupid devtools nor HTML Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stupid devtools or HTML Viewer?

stupid devtools ships an update every 11 months, and HTML Viewer every 4 weeks. Most recently, stupid devtools was updated on November 7, 2026 and HTML Viewer on November 7, 2026.

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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.*