Comparison

HTML Viewer vs URL Redirector

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

Head to head
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

About

URL Redirector

Instantly reopen any link through a different website, such as an archive, cached version, or translation tool. Set up multiple destinations and easily switch your default. Ideal for developers, researchers, and those who frequently use various link-based tools.

Highlights
  • Forward links through custom destinations
  • Supports archives, cached versions, and translation tools
  • Set up multiple destinations
  • Easily switch default destinations
  • Integrates with app sharing functionality
Features
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URL Redirector lets you instantly reopen any link through a different website — an archive, a cached version, a translation tool, or a custom endpoint you define yourself. Just tap Share in any app, choose URL Redirector, and your link is forwarded to whichever destination you've set up. Add multiple destinations and switch your default with a tap. Useful for developers, researchers, and anyone who regularly works with links across different tools and services.his App provides forwarding a website address to another website. Great for processing in external websites, tools and software development

Screenshots

HTML Viewer4 screens
URL Redirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Viewer at 4.5 against URL Redirector's 1.0. HTML Viewer also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 1) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). URL Redirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. URL Redirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTML Viewer versus URL Redirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerURL Redirector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik KhanesaStefan Sels

Customer experience

HTML Viewer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative14.3%

URL Redirector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HTML Viewer

Subscriptions5
  • Student Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Student Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
  • Student Lifetime Offer$14.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99
None

URL Redirector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is URL Redirector free?
URL Redirector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer or URL Redirector?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while URL Redirector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer or URL Redirector have ads?
Neither HTML Viewer nor URL Redirector shows ads.

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