Comparison

HTML Viewer vs TrueCode

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

TrueCode

A mobile code editor for real-world projects, supporting numerous languages with syntax highlighting and an integrated terminal. Collaborate with friends on projects and manage files seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for dozens of languages
  • Integrated terminal for file management
  • Execute Python code directly
  • Real-time file synchronization across devices
  • Collaborative project editing with review
  • Plugin support for editor expansion
Features
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TrueCode is a professional mobile code editor and IDE designed to build real projects on your smartphone, tablet, and desktop. Coding no longer requires sitting at a desk; write, run, and sync your ideas the moment they strike. FEATURES • Advanced Code Editor: Syntax highlighting for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Java, C/C++, Swift, Kotlin, Go, PHP, SQL, and dozens more, featuring JetBrains Mono font for seamless readability. • Embedded Terminal: Full file management using ls, cd, mkdir, touch, rm, mv, cp commands and direct execution of real Python code via the terminal. • Cross-Device Sync: Real-time cloud access allows you to pick up right where you left off on your phone, tablet, or computer. • Real-Time Collaboration: Invite friends to your projects and manage code changes together with review-and-approve workflows and a notification center. • Flexible Plugin Support: Customize your editor to fit your needs and keep your projects and data entirely under your control. For questions and feedback: truecode.editor@gmail.com

Screenshots

HTML Viewer4 screens
TrueCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueCode at none against HTML Viewer's 9. TrueCode also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). HTML Viewer's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. TrueCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, TrueCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HTML Viewer versus TrueCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerTrueCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHardik KhanesaAsmin Aktas

Customer experience

HTML Viewer

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

TrueCode

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TrueCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueCode free?
TrueCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTML Viewer or TrueCode have ads?
Neither HTML Viewer nor TrueCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or TrueCode?
HTML Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrueCode fortnightly. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and TrueCode on October 12, 2026.

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