# View Source Code vs HTML Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer at 85% against View Source Code's 0%. HTML Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 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.

Both are free to download. View Source Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 90 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 85% of HTML Viewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | View Source Code | HTML Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-code/id6757370812/reviews) | **[4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 3 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Polarity Labs Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865961295) | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) |

## What reviewers say

### View Source Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-code/id6757370812)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


### HTML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Developer Tools, #150 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is View Source Code free?

View Source Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTML Viewer free?

HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, View Source Code or HTML Viewer?

HTML Viewer is rated higher. View Source Code averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.

### Do View Source Code or HTML Viewer have ads?

Neither View Source Code nor HTML Viewer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*