Comparison

HTML Creator vs TDLiDAR

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

Head to head
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.

About

TDLiDAR

Transform your iPhone into a live depth-sensing camera and a multi-sensor streaming hub. Wirelessly send LiDAR depth, body tracking, audio, and more to TouchDesigner, OBS, or other NDI-aware tools without cables or capture cards.

Highlights
  • Live depth-sensing camera streaming
  • Multi-sensor data hub (body, hand, audio, motion)
  • NDI streaming for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume
  • Wireless connectivity, no capture card needed
  • Point cloud streaming and 3D photo capture (Pro)
  • Real-time sensor data to OSC namespaces
Features
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TDLidar turns your iPhone into a live depth camera and 40-sensor streaming hub for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume and any NDI-aware tool — no capture card or tether. Tap Start NDI and it appears as a 1080p/60fps source on the network. DEPTH MODES • NDI Depth — front TrueDepth or rear LiDAR, live, with 15 colormaps, depth clipping and HD upscale. • LiDAR + Monocular (Pro) — real LiDAR sharpened by a neural network, in metres on a fixed range that never breathes. • ARKit Point Cloud (Beta · Pro) — scan people as live point-cloud silhouettes, or switch to All Surfaces and capture a whole room. Trail, echo, sculpt and gravity FX, colour by height, orientation, confidence or object type, and stream it all to TouchDesigner. • Monocular Depth (Pro) — neural depth from any RGB camera, no LiDAR needed; three model tiers at 60 fps. • Point Cloud (Pro) — live motion FX, Person Only isolation, and bit-exact XYZ+RGB into TouchDesigner POP geometry over Wi-Fi or USB. • Mesh Cloud (Pro) — scan a room into a walkable point cloud; export PLY. CONTROL & SENSORS • Show Control (free) — drive everything remotely over OSC and MIDI: 140+ parameters, mode switching, Look Presets, show blackout. • Sensors mode — ~40 on-device sensors (ARKit body/face/hands, motion, audio FFT, speech, AirPods, Watch heart rate) streamed as OSC. • Cue Deck & Align (Pro) — an OSC trigger-pad grid and a projector-warp rough-in. Everything runs on-device. No accounts, no telemetry, no analytics — data stays on your phone or LAN. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with TrueDepth or LiDAR (LiDAR modes need the scanner). iOS 18.6+. An NDI receiver on the same network. TDLidar Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase, or try everything with a 3-day pass. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

HTML Creator4 screens
TDLiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Creator at 4.7 against TDLiDAR's 4.3. HTML Creator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (98% vs 85%). TDLiDAR's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. HTML Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TDLiDAR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of HTML Creator's written reviews are positive against 85% of TDLiDAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Creator ships an update every 3 weeks, TDLiDAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTML Creator versus TDLiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML CreatorTDLiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better#79
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB190 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik Khanesaari lintzeris

Customer experience

HTML Creator

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

TDLiDAR

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Creator

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

TDLiDAR

One-time2
  • TDLidar Pro 3-Day Pass$2.99
  • TDLidar Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is HTML Creator free?
HTML Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TDLiDAR free?
TDLiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Creator or TDLiDAR?
HTML Creator is rated higher. HTML Creator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while TDLiDAR averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do HTML Creator or TDLiDAR have ads?
Neither HTML Creator nor TDLiDAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Creator or TDLiDAR?
HTML Creator ships an update every 3 weeks, and TDLiDAR every 5 days. Most recently, HTML Creator was updated on September 24, 2026 and TDLiDAR on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTML Creator or TDLiDAR?
HTML Creator currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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