ViewSource+ vs CodeViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ViewSource+
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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.
CodeViewer
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CodeViewer is a fast, lightweight code viewer for iPhone and iPad. Free: Import and view up to 30 code files. Upgrade to Pro: Unlock unlimited file imports. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans available. Go to Settings โ View Plans to purchase or restore previous purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewSource+ at none against CodeViewer's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CodeViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ViewSource+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ViewSource+ | CodeViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1BIGRIG Ltd | ๆฑๆ ไปป |
In-app purchases
ViewSource+
No in-app purchases
CodeViewer
- CodeViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
- CodeViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99
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