# HTML Viewer vs HTML Viewer & Editor

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Viewer & Editor at 5.0 against HTML Viewer's 4.5. HTML Viewer & Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). HTML Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 1) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HTML Viewer & Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

HTML Viewer & Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer has 90 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Viewer & Editor's.

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTML Viewer | HTML Viewer & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-editor-and-creator/id6759328000/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-and-editor-codex/id6786130408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hardik Khanesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878104574) | [MD UZZAL MIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873269826) |

## What reviewers say

### HTML Viewer

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

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #91 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Offer Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### HTML Viewer & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-and-editor-codex/id6786130408)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Viewer free?

HTML Viewer 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 Viewer or HTML Viewer & Editor?

HTML Viewer & Editor is rated higher. HTML Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while HTML Viewer & Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTML Viewer or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?

Neither HTML Viewer nor HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or HTML Viewer & Editor?

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 12, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on October 7, 2026.

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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.*