HTML Viewer vs ProTools Programmer Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live HTML preview
- Syntax highlighting code editor
- Auto indentation
- Dark and Light themes
- Save and manage multiple files
- Create, open, and manage HTML files
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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
ProTools Programmer Tools
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ProTools is the all-in-one developer workbench for iOS And for VIBE CODING Programmer— built for backend developers, DevOps engineers, and full-stack teams who need real tools, not toy apps. DATABASE CLIENT Connect directly to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases. Configure host, port, credentials, and SSH tunnel in seconds. Browse tables, run queries, and manage your data from anywhere. SSH TERMINAL Save multiple SSH profiles and connect to your Linux servers with a single tap. Supports custom ports, key-based auth, and jump server tunneling. Full shell access from your pocket. PROJECT MANAGER Create projects, add tasks, and track progress without leaving your dev workflow. A no-fluff task manager built for developers, not project managers. CODE SNIPPETS 16 built-in SQL snippets covering SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOINs, aggregations, and DDL — with category filters and one-tap copy. Add your own custom snippets anytime. NOTES Quick references and scratchpad for IPs, credentials hints, commands, and anything you need to remember mid-session. SYSTEM METRICS Keep an eye on your connections and sync status at a glance from the dashboard. BUILT FOR REAL DEVELOPERS — No login required. Your data stays on device. — SSH tunnel support for all database connections. — Dark mode support. — Clean, distraction-free UI designed for small screens. Whether you're debugging a production database at 2AM or spinning up a new project on the commute — ProTools keeps your full dev stack in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProTools Programmer Tools at none against HTML Viewer's 3. ProTools Programmer Tools also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). HTML Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price 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
Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ProTools Programmer Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, ProTools Programmer Tools daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTML Viewer | ProTools Programmer Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #65 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hardik Khanesa | Anwar Hidayat |
In-app purchases
HTML Viewer
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$19.99
ProTools Programmer Tools
No in-app purchases
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