HTML Editor® vs View Source Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Edit HTML files
- Syntax highlighting
- Live preview
- Offline support
- Multiple editor themes
- Keyboard toolbar
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HTML Editor – Simple & Powerful HTML EditingHTML Editor is a lightweight and reliable HTML editor designed for developers, students, and anyone who needs to edit HTML files quickly and efficiently on iPhone or iPad. Whether you are fixing a small HTML file, testing layouts, or learning web development, HTML Editor provides the essential tools without unnecessary complexity. Key Features • Edit HTML files easily Open, edit, and save .html and .htm files directly from your device, iCloud, or other supported locations. • Syntax highlighting Clean and readable HTML editing powered by CodeMirror. • Live Preview Preview your HTML output instantly while editing. On iPad, use side-by-side editor and preview for a more productive workflow. • Offline support Works fully offline. No internet connection is required to edit your files. • Multiple editor themes Choose from several editor themes to match your preference and improve readability. • Keyboard toolbar Quickly navigate and edit code using a dedicated keyboard toolbar with common actions. • Privacy-friendly No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your files stay on your device. Designed for Simplicity HTML Editor focuses on fast editing, accurate preview, and a distraction-free experience. Ideal for developers, students, designers, and anyone who needs a simple and reliable HTML editor on iOS.Anyone who needs a simple HTML editor on iOS
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. View Source Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Editor® asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTML Editor® holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HTML Editor®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of View Source Code's.
| Parameter | HTML Editor® | View Source Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tue Nguyen Minh | Polarity Labs Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
HTML Editor®
View Source Code
In-app purchases
HTML Editor®
No in-app purchases
View Source Code
- Lifetime$1.99
Questions
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