# Side Browser vs HTML Keep

Side Browser and HTML Keep both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HTML Keep's written reviews are positive against 67% of Side Browser's. HTML Keep also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HTML Keep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Side Browser against 5.0 for HTML Keep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Side Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTML Keep's.

Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, HTML Keep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Browser | HTML Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-keep-mobile-html-viewer/id6767142789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) | [光 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893576790) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809)

Organize your favorite websites and browse them with fewer distractions. Save links with visual previews and group them into custom collections. Features split-screen browsing and app lock for privacy.

**Highlights:** Organize daily content in one place, Browse with reduced ads and clutter, Visual bookmarks with screenshots, Collections for custom organization, Split View browsing for multitasking, App Lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Browser Pro（月額） | $0.99 | per month |
| Side Browser Pro(yearly） | $9.99 | per year |
| Side Browser Pro (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |


### HTML Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-keep-mobile-html-viewer/id6767142789)

Easily view local HTML, Markdown, and ZIP files on your iPhone or iPad. Import files via Share or Open In for quick previews of web pages, notes, or web packages without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Open local HTML files, Native Markdown preview, Import ZIP web packages, No account or login required, No cloud dependency, Simple, fast interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HTML Pocket Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HTML Pocket Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| HTML Pocket Premium Lifetime Promo | $14.49 | one-time |
| HTML Pocket Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Browser free?

Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTML Keep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Side Browser or HTML Keep?

Side Browser and HTML Keep are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Side Browser or HTML Keep have ads?

Neither Side Browser nor HTML Keep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Browser or HTML Keep?

Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, and HTML Keep every 2 days. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on October 8, 2026 and HTML Keep on October 2, 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.*