Comparison

HTML Editor® vs View Source Code

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

Head to head
About

HTML Editor®

This app offers a straightforward way to edit HTML files on your iPhone or iPad. It includes features like syntax highlighting, live preview, and offline support, making it ideal for quick edits, testing layouts, or learning web development.

Highlights
  • Edit HTML files
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Offline support
  • Multiple editor themes
  • Keyboard toolbar
Features
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HTML Editor — build web pages anywhere, right on your iPhone and iPad. Write HTML, CSS and JavaScript with a real code editor, then see your page come to life with one tap. No ads, no account, and no internet connection required. A CODE EDITOR MADE FOR TOUCH • Syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Suggestions as you type: tags, attributes, CSS properties and values, plus your project's own files and class names • Auto-closing tags, quotes and brackets • Matching tag and bracket highlighting, so you always know where an element ends • A symbol bar above the keyboard puts the characters you need for code one tap away • Find & Replace, one-tap code formatting, undo and redo • 11 color themes, light and dark, that can follow your system appearance • Adjustable font size, line numbers, line wrapping and indentation INSTANT PREVIEW • Tap Preview to see your page exactly as Safari renders it • Preview opens right at the part you're editing, so there's no scrolling to find your change • Links between pages work, so you can click through your whole site • Preview includes unsaved changes and never touches your original files LIVE PREVIEW ON iPAD Put your code and your page side by side. As you type, the preview updates smoothly without flashing, keeps your scroll position, and moves to the element you're editing, even when it's on a different page of your site. FULL WEBSITE PROJECTS • Open any folder from Files or iCloud Drive as a project • Edit HTML, CSS and JavaScript files in tabs. Each tab keeps its own cursor, edits and undo history • Create, rename, duplicate and delete files and folders without leaving the app • Import images and other assets straight into your project • Save one file or Save All at once SAFE WITH YOUR WORK Your files change only when you save. Unsaved changes are clearly marked, and the app asks before you close or leave anything you haven't saved. LEARN BY EXAMPLE Three sample projects are included to explore and remix: • Linked Pages: a multi-page site with navigation • HTML Form: a booking form with validation • CSS Gallery: modern CSS with filters, a lightbox, scroll-snap and dark mode AND MORE • Recent files and projects on the home screen • Share your code or send it with AirDrop • Works fully offline Whether you're learning to code, fixing a site on the go, or prototyping your next idea, HTML Editor keeps your web projects in your pocket.

About

View Source Code

Inspect the HTML source code of any webpage directly within Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Features include syntax highlighting, powerful search, and one-tap copying. Your browsing data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • View HTML source code in Safari
  • Syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Multiple color themes
  • Built-in search functionality
  • One-tap copy to clipboard
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Ever wondered how a website is built? View Source Code brings the classic "View Source" feature to Safari on iPhone and iPad. INSPECT ANY WEBPAGE Tap the extension icon in Safari to instantly view the complete HTML source code of any webpage. Perfect for developers debugging issues, learning how sites are structured, or just satisfying your curiosity. BEAUTIFUL SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Source code is displayed with professional syntax highlighting that makes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript easy to read. Choose from 7 stunning themes including GitHub, Solarized Light, Tomorrow Night, Okaidia, and Twilight. POWERFUL SEARCH Find exactly what you're looking for with built-in search. Navigate between matches instantly with keyboard shortcuts or tap navigation. COPY WITH ONE TAP Need to grab the source? Copy the entire page source to your clipboard with a single tap. Great for sharing code snippets or saving for later analysis. PRIVACY FIRST Your browsing data stays on your device. View Source Code doesn't collect, store, or transmit any information about the websites you visit. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. DARK MODE SUPPORT Looks great in both light and dark mode, automatically adapting to your system preferences. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Get 5 free source views to try out all features. Love it? Unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Perfect for: • Web developers debugging and inspecting sites • Students learning HTML, CSS, and web development • Designers checking how their work was implemented • Anyone curious about how the web works View Source Code — See how the web is built.

Screenshots

HTML Editor®3 screens
View Source Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Editor® at 100% against View Source Code's 0%. HTML Editor® also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. View Source Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Editor® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Editor® holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HTML Editor®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of View Source Code's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HTML Editor® versus View Source Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Editor®View Source Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

HTML Editor®

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

View Source Code

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HTML Editor®

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

View Source Code

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is HTML Editor® free?
HTML Editor® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is View Source Code free?
View Source Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Editor® or View Source Code?
HTML Editor® is rated higher. HTML Editor® averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while View Source Code averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HTML Editor® or View Source Code have ads?
Neither HTML Editor® nor View Source Code shows ads.

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