Comparison

HTML Creator vs HTML Viewer & Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HTML Creator

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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HTML Viewer & Editor is a fast and lightweight HTML editor for iPhone and iPad, built specifically for developers who need a reliable web development tool on the go. Write, edit, and preview HTML in real time using a powerful built-in WebKit web view engine. Instantly switch between code and preview to test layouts, structure, and markup without leaving the app. Key Features - Live HTML preview - Built-in web viewer - Syntax highlighting code editor - Auto indentation - Dark and Light themes - Multiple editor themes - Save and manage multiple files - Line numbers - Search and replace - Custom fonts and adjustable text size - Tree view - Create, open, and manage HTML files - Free for everyone Perfect for frontend developers, web designers, and students who need a portable HTML editor and web preview tool. No ads. No subscriptions. No distractions. Just a clean and focused HTML development environment for iOS and iPadOS.

About

HTML Viewer & Editor

This app is a native code editor for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on iPhone and iPad. It allows users to write, preview, and test web code instantly, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and template options. Project data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview and testing
  • Code templates
  • Local project storage
  • SSH/SFTP remote access
Features
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Codex - HTML Editor Code, Preview & Test Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and see your work come to life — right on your iPhone and iPad. Codex is a fast, clean, native code editor built for learning web development and building projects on the go. No account, no clutter — just open and start coding. WRITE CODE FAST Full editor for HTML, CSS & JavaScript Syntax highlighting with light & dark themes Line numbers and a distraction-free, native interface INSTANT PREVIEW & TEST Live preview your pages instantly on device Test your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without leaving the app See changes as you build START FROM TEMPLATES Kick off with ready-made templates (Blank, Landing page, and more) Save time and learn from clean, working examples ORGANIZE YOUR WORK Manage multiple projects Everything stored locally — your code stays private on your device REMOTE ACCESS (SSH/SFTP) Connect to your own servers to work with remote files Credentials stored securely in the device Keychain PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up required We never upload or read your code CODEX PRO Unlock the full experience with Pro: Unlimited projects All premium templates SSH / SFTP remote access Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Try Codex free, upgrade anytime. Whether you're learning to code, prototyping an idea, or editing files on the go, Codex - HTML Editor gives you a powerful web editor in your pocket. Download Codex today and start building. Privacy Plicy: https://sites.google.com/view/htmleditor-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/html-editor-terms-of-use/home

Screenshots

HTML Creator4 screens
HTML Viewer & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTML Viewer & Editor at none against HTML Creator's 3. HTML Viewer & Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). HTML Creator's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HTML Viewer & Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer & Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Creator has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of HTML Creator's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTML Viewer & Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Creator ships an update every 3 weeks, HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HTML Creator versus HTML Viewer & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML CreatorHTML Viewer & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik KhanesaMD UZZAL MIA

Customer experience

HTML Creator

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

HTML Viewer & Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Creator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Student Offer Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

HTML Viewer & Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Creator free?
HTML Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Viewer & Editor free?
HTML Viewer & Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTML Creator or HTML Viewer & Editor?
HTML Viewer & Editor is rated higher. HTML Creator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while HTML Viewer & Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTML Creator or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?
Neither HTML Creator nor HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Creator or HTML Viewer & Editor?
HTML Creator ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Creator was updated on September 24, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on September 20, 2026.

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