Comparison

HTML Viewer vs zFont 3

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

zFont 3

Transform your text with over 100 unique Unicode fonts, emoji combinations, and decorative text styles. Easily copy and paste your creations across various social media and messaging apps to enhance your online presence.

Highlights
  • 100+ Unicode fonts
  • Emoji combos
  • ASCII art
  • Text decorations
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Cross-app compatibility
Features
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zFont 3 is the ultimate stylish text tool. With zFont 3, transform any text into 100+ cool Unicode fonts instantly. zFont 3 also offers emoji combos, ASCII art, and beautiful text decorations. Just type, tap to copy, and paste your zFont 3 creations on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, or any app.

Screenshots

HTML Viewer4 screens
zFont 33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer at 85% against zFont 3's 0%. HTML Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). zFont 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, chart position 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. zFont 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 102 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of HTML Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of zFont 3's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HTML Viewer versus zFont 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerzFont 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (102 ratings) — better1.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings102 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#37 — better#86
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik KhanesaSoua Zerrouki

Customer experience

HTML Viewer

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

zFont 3

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

zFont 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is zFont 3 free?
zFont 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer or zFont 3?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while zFont 3 averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer or zFont 3 have ads?
zFont 3 shows ads; HTML Viewer does not.
Which is more popular, HTML Viewer or zFont 3?
HTML Viewer currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and zFont 3 at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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