Comparison

HTML Viewer vs HTML Runner

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

HTML Runner

Instantly edit and run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your mobile device. Generate code with AI tools, paste it in, and preview your webpages in real-time without needing a desktop or server setup. Ideal for testing, demos, and learning web development.

Highlights
  • Live HTML Preview
  • Project Workspace
  • HTML, CSS & JavaScript Support
  • Code Formatting
  • Import Local Files
  • Offline Ready
  • AI Code Integration
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HTML Runner lets you instantly open, edit and run HTML projects directly on your iPhone and iPad. Built for the new AI coding workflow. Generate webpages with AI tools, paste the code into a project, and preview it instantly inside the app. No server setup. No desktop required. No complicated IDE. Just paste your code and run. Perfect for: • AI-generated websites • HTML/CSS/JS testing • Webpage preview • Frontend demos • Learning web development • Offline HTML viewing Key Features Live HTML Preview Run webpages instantly with the built-in browser. Project Workspace Organize files with folders and multi-file project support. HTML, CSS & JavaScript Support Create and edit complete web projects directly on mobile. Code Formatting Automatically format and clean up your code. Import Local Files Open and manage HTML-related files easily. Offline Ready Preview local webpages without deployment or internet access. Made for Beginners Simple and lightweight workflow for users who want to run AI-generated code. Whether you're previewing AI-generated websites, testing frontend ideas, or learning web development, HTML Runner gives you the fastest way to run web projects on mobile. Subscription Info: Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Renewal fees will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Support & Feedback: Email: longlong13578@icloud.com User Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://outgoing-cheese-e3b.notion.site/Keyword-Highlighter-2b2b209c98f980e7b250c3bc0e6b6546Subscription Info: Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Renewal fees will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Support & Feedback: Email: longlong13578@icloud.com User Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://outgoing-cheese-e3b.notion.site/Html-Studio-36cb209c98f9808aad51db25979e06da

Screenshots

HTML Viewer4 screens
HTML Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HTML Viewer at free against HTML Runner's free with in-app purchases. HTML Viewer also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 5) and chart position (#56 vs #194). HTML Runner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HTML Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 90 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of HTML Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, HTML Runner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTML Viewer versus HTML Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerHTML Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (90 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#56 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik Khanesa家贺 万

Customer experience

HTML Viewer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative13.5%

HTML Runner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Viewer

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

HTML Runner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Runner free?
HTML Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer or HTML Runner?
HTML Runner is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while HTML Runner averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer or HTML Runner have ads?
Neither HTML Viewer nor HTML Runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or HTML Runner?
HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTML Runner fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 12, 2026 and HTML Runner on October 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTML Viewer or HTML Runner?
HTML Viewer currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and HTML Runner at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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