Comparison

View Source Code vs HTML Creator

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

Head to head
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.

About

HTML Creator

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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HTML Viewer & Editor is a fast and lightweight HTML editor for iPhone and iPad, built specifically for developers who need a reliable web development tool on the go. Write, edit, and preview HTML in real time using a powerful built-in WebKit web view engine. Instantly switch between code and preview to test layouts, structure, and markup without leaving the app. Key Features - Live HTML preview - Built-in web viewer - Syntax highlighting code editor - Auto indentation - Dark and Light themes - Multiple editor themes - Save and manage multiple files - Line numbers - Search and replace - Custom fonts and adjustable text size - Tree view - Create, open, and manage HTML files - Free for everyone Perfect for frontend developers, web designers, and students who need a portable HTML editor and web preview tool. No ads. No subscriptions. No distractions. Just a clean and focused HTML development environment for iOS and iPadOS.

Screenshots

View Source Code4 screens
HTML Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Creator at 98% against View Source Code's 0%. HTML Creator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). View Source Code's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and HTML Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Creator has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of View Source Code's written reviews are positive against 98% of HTML Creator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
View Source Code versus HTML Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView Source CodeHTML Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.Hardik Khanesa

Customer experience

View Source Code

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

HTML Creator

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

View Source Code

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99
3 purchases

HTML Creator

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

Questions

Is View Source Code free?
View Source Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Creator free?
HTML Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, View Source Code or HTML Creator?
HTML Creator is rated higher. View Source Code averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HTML Creator averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.
Do View Source Code or HTML Creator have ads?
Neither View Source Code nor HTML Creator shows ads.

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