Comparison

HTMLCollection vs Omnia Reader

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

Head to head
About

HTMLCollection

Features
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Keep the HTML you use close at hand. HTML Collection is a simple way to save, organize, and view HTML source itselfβ€”not just bookmark its URL. Store templates, snippets, test pages, HTML-based notes, and other reusable content. Preview saved HTML instantly, edit the source, and update it whenever needed. Tap + in your library to write or paste HTML, or import HTML files. Files with existing names are saved as separate, numbered cards, so you can keep both copies in your library. Key Features β€’ Enter or paste HTML source and import HTML files β€’ Open saved HTML source offline β€’ Edit HTML with optional line wrapping β€’ Organize items with collections, icons, and colors β€’ Search by title or filename β€’ Export as HTML files, PDFs, or full-page images β€’ Open recent HTML from a Home Screen widget β€’ Sync across devices with iCloud β€’ Save and restore previous versions When your devices are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account, saved HTML, history, titles, collections, and other organization details stay in sync. History Plus The free version lets you restore and edit the latest history entry. A one-time History Plus purchase unlocks up to 10 history entries, protected versions, and notes for each version. Save, organize, and view HTML comfortably on iPhone and iPad. HTML Collection is your personal library for the HTML you want to keep and reuse. External images, styles, scripts, and other linked resources may require an internet connection.

About

Omnia Reader

Features
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Omnia Reader is a universal e-book reader that opens almost anything β€” EPUB, PDF, CBZ/CBR comics, MOBI & AZW3 (Kindle), TXT, Markdown, HTML, DOCX, RTF, FB2, CSV β€” built entirely with native iOS frameworks. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Your books and reading data stay on your device. READ EVERYTHING, FREE β€’ 12+ formats, unlimited local library β€’ Resume, table of contents, bookmarks β€’ Comics with chapters and zoom; even GB-sized files open instantly β€’ Day/night themes, system fonts, adjustable size, spacing and margins β€’ Dictionary lookup and translation, full-text search β€’ Read-aloud (TTS) with automatic voice per language β€’ Beautiful quote cards to share β€’ 17 languages, built-in handbook UNLOCK OMNIA PRO (one-time, no subscription) β€’ On-device AI: summaries, Q&A and vocabulary β€” free, offline, private β€’ Sync reading progress, bookmarks and highlights across devices β€” and your book files too β€’ Remote libraries: WebDAV, OPDS, iCloud Drive β€’ 4-color highlights + notes, export to Markdown, PDF highlighting β€’ Import your own fonts (.ttf/.otf) β€’ Paged mode incl. paged EPUB, page-curl animation, two-page, vertical CJK, justify β€’ Advanced TTS: background playback, lock-screen controls, follow-along, cross-chapter β€’ Vocabulary deck with spaced repetition, tags, advanced stats WHY OMNIA β€’ Truly native β€” fast, light, no third-party SDKs β€’ Works fully offline β€’ No subscription, no ads, no data collection β€’ Buy Pro once, use on iPhone and iPad Bring your own books and enjoy reading.

Screenshots

HTMLCollection4 screens
Omnia Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Omnia Reader at every 2 weeks against HTMLCollection's every 2 months. HTMLCollection's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HTMLCollection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Omnia Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTMLCollection ships an update every 2 months, Omnia Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HTMLCollection versus Omnia Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTMLCollectionOmnia Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShigeki KaroujiLiChuan Lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HTMLCollection

One-time1
  • History Plus: Extended History$0.49
1 purchases

Omnia Reader

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is HTMLCollection free?
HTMLCollection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Omnia Reader free?
Omnia Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTMLCollection or Omnia Reader have ads?
Neither HTMLCollection nor Omnia Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTMLCollection or Omnia Reader?
HTMLCollection ships an update every 2 months, and Omnia Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, HTMLCollection was updated on October 3, 2026 and Omnia Reader on September 25, 2026.

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