Comparison

Web DevTools+ 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

Web DevTools+

Inspect and edit web page elements with a DOM inspector. Analyze CSS, test rendering and media queries, and view network assets. Includes SEO, storage, device info, and accessibility tools.

Highlights
  • DOM inspector and editor
  • CSS analysis and quick tools
  • Rendering and media query emulation
  • Network asset viewer
  • SEO and meta tag inspection
  • Storage management
  • Accessibility audits
Features
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- Elements: A powerful syntax-highlighted DOM inspector and editor allows you to edit any page. - CSS Quick tools: Disabled CSS, background images, outline overflow issues, z-index and more - CSS Overview: Get a detailed look into the CSS on the page, stylesheets, colors, fonts and media queries - Rendering Tests: Emulate vision deficiencies such as color blindness, blurred version. Hide images to evaluate structure and fallback UX. Disabled modern image file formats such as AVIF and JPEG XL to test fallback UX for other/older browsers - Media query tests: Emulate how the page looks with print styles, prefers color-scheme, and prefers-contrast media queries. - Network - View all the assets on a page, tap on one to see info such as MIME-type, file-size, transfer times, Source allows you to see code for text-based assets with syntax highlighting, copy to clipboard and format options - SEO & meta: See meta tags such as title, descriptions, icons, Open Graph tags including previews of the images - Storage: with options to view or delete cookies, localStorage and Session storage and a detailed Web Manifest viewer. - Detailed Device Info panel with UserAgent, display and screen resolution, network speeds, connection type, ISP and more. - Accessibility audits, info and debug tools (ARIA inspect and img alt inspect). - Tools: one-tap quick audits from 8 popular, free services (Lighthouse, HTTP Observatory, SSL Labs, Wave Web Accessibility etc). No need to login or register, it'll open a new tab with your audit right there!

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

Web DevTools+4 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Web DevTools+ at 5.0 against HTML Viewer's 4.5. Web DevTools+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). HTML Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 2) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model 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. HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Web DevTools+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web DevTools+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web DevTools+ ships an update every 5 days, HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Web DevTools+ versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb DevTools+HTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#65 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.717.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB108 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeautificationHardik Khanesa

Customer experience

Web DevTools+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HTML Viewer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative13.5%

In-app purchases

None

Web DevTools+

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 Web DevTools+ free?
Web DevTools+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web DevTools+ or HTML Viewer?
Web DevTools+ is rated higher. Web DevTools+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.
Do Web DevTools+ or HTML Viewer have ads?
Neither Web DevTools+ nor HTML Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Web DevTools+ or HTML Viewer?
Web DevTools+ ships an update every 5 days, and HTML Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Web DevTools+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 12, 2026.

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