# HTML Viewer vs TDLiDAR

The clearest difference is monetization model: HTML Viewer at free against TDLiDAR's free with in-app purchases. HTML Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (90 vs 11). TDLiDAR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 9 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 Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 90 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, TDLiDAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Viewer | TDLiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #75 | **#50** |
| Size | 108 MB | 191 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 Viewer

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Student Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Student Lifetime Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### TDLiDAR

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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 Viewer free?

HTML Viewer 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 Viewer or TDLiDAR?

HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while TDLiDAR averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do HTML Viewer or TDLiDAR have ads?

Neither HTML Viewer nor TDLiDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or TDLiDAR?

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TDLiDAR weekly. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and TDLiDAR on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HTML Viewer or TDLiDAR?

HTML Viewer currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #50. 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.*