# HTML Creator vs TDLiDAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Creator | TDLiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-creator-editor-and-viewer/id6759328000/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #80 |
| Size | 61 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) | [ari lintzeris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874497643) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Creator

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #91 Top Free · 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, 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 |


### TDLiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDLidar Pro 3-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| TDLidar Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #25 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*