Comparison

ViewSource+ vs HTML Viewer

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

Head to head
About

ViewSource+

Features
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ViewSource+ lets you inspect the source code of any website in seconds. Open a page in Safari, tap Share, then choose Open in ViewSource+. The app fetches the page source and displays it in a clean, readable code viewer with syntax highlighting. Built for developers, designers, students, and anyone curious about how websites are made. What you can do: -View HTML source from any website -Automatically detect and highlight HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP -Search within code with highlighted matches, result counts, and next/previous navigation -View useful fetch details including HTTP status, content type, file size, load time, and final URL -Adjust code font size for easier reading -Copy source code to the clipboard -Switch between Light, Dark, or System appearance -Open pages directly from Safari using the share sheet ViewSource+ is fast, simple, and focused on doing one thing well: letting you see the code behind the web. No accounts. No tracking. No clutter.

About

HTML Viewer

This app is a fast and lightweight HTML editor and viewer for iOS devices. It allows developers to write, edit, and preview HTML code in real-time with a built-in web view engine, offering a clean and focused development environment.

Highlights
  • Live HTML preview
  • Syntax highlighting code editor
  • Auto indentation
  • Dark and Light themes
  • Save and manage multiple files
  • Create, open, and manage HTML files
Features
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The HTML viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad. Open, write, preview and debug HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Free to start, with an optional Pro upgrade. See your page update live as you type, test it on phone and tablet sizes, then fix problems with built-in DevTools and one-tap tools. No computer needed. FREE FOR EVERYONE • Code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, find & replace and auto indent • Live preview of your page • 3 projects, plus any file you open from Files or share from another app • 6 editor themes (light and dark) and 10 fonts • 20+ everyday tools: format code, find syntax problems, color picker, contrast checker, QR codes, regex tester and more • Starter templates to begin from • Learn: a free step-by-step HTML, CSS and JavaScript course with quizzes, practice and a certificate • No ads GO PRO FOR THE FULL TOOLKIT • Unlimited projects and unlimited open tabs • Split view: code and preview side by side • Device frames: iPhone, iPad and desktop sizes with a live status bar • Smarter autocomplete for tags, classes, CSS properties and file paths, plus the full symbol row • 50+ tools: SEO, accessibility and performance audits with one-tap fixes, Color Studio, Image Studio with background removal • Export as ZIP, PDF or a single file, and share your projects • 80+ ready-made templates, all with light and dark themes • Open on another device over Wi-Fi with a QR code • All themes and fonts, and alternate app icons BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Console, Network, Elements and Storage inspector for your page or any live website • Open URL: load any website, view its source and save it as a project • Connect to a server over SFTP or FTP and edit files directly • Preview Markdown and JSON as well as HTML • Home Screen widgets and Siri shortcuts • Archive keeps deleted files for 30 days • Available in 32 languages WHO IT'S FOR Students learning to code, web designers, and developers who want to fix a page away from their desk. PRO PLANS Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. A free trial may be available on subscriptions for new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Lifetime is a single payment with no renewal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://attractive-basket-ce6.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Html-Editor-30d5cd442d3280b49b72e9a2436c853e

Screenshots

ViewSource+3 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewSource+ at none against HTML Viewer's 3. HTML Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ViewSource+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewSource+ ships an update every 2 months, HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ViewSource+ versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewSource+HTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—90 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB108 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer1BIGRIG LtdHardik Khanesa

In-app purchases

None

ViewSource+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ViewSource+ free?
ViewSource+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViewSource+ or HTML Viewer have ads?
Neither ViewSource+ nor HTML Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewSource+ or HTML Viewer?
ViewSource+ ships an update every 2 months, and HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, ViewSource+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 12, 2026.

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