Comparison

BatteryShare vs HtmlFox

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

Head to head
About

BatteryShare

Features
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Keep an eye on your Mac’s battery right from your iPhone. BatteryShare securely syncs your Mac’s charge level, charging state, and time remaining over iCloud so you can check it at a glance, wherever you are. On your Mac, a lightweight menu bar app records battery status periodically and can start automatically at login. On your iPhone, a clean, glanceable dashboard shows the latest charging status, whether your Mac is charging, and estimated time until full or empty. You can even label your Mac for quick recognition. Features: • Check your Mac’s battery from your iPhone • Charge percentage with a color‑coded gauge • Charging vs. On Battery indicator • Estimated time until full or empty (when available) • Last synced time with a gentle stale‑sync reminder • macOS menu bar app that can automatically launch at login • Private by design: uses your iCloud account, no extra sign‑ups How it works: • Install BatteryShare on both your Mac and iPhone • Sign in to the same Apple ID and enable iCloud Drive • Your Mac periodically updates its battery status, and your iPhone shows the latest sync Privacy: BatteryShare uses iCloud to sync your data between your devices. Your battery information stays in your iCloud account no third‑party servers, no tracking. Requirements: • BatteryShare installed on both Mac and iPhone • iCloud is enabled on both devices • Same Apple ID signed in on both devices Note: Battery time estimates are provided by macOS and can vary based on usage.

About

HtmlFox

Edit and preview HTML files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Open local documents, modify source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. This tool offers instant previews and efficient file management for web developers and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Edit HTML source code
  • Preview local HTML files
  • Export as HTML
  • Export previews as PDF
  • Search page content
  • Access recent documents
Features
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HtmlFox is a lightweight HTML document editor and preview tool for iPhone and iPad. Open local .html, .htm, and .xhtml files from the Files app, preview them instantly, search page content, edit source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. Key features: • Open local HTML and XHTML documents • Preview pages in a clean reading view • Search within page content • Edit HTML source code • Export edited documents as HTML • Export previews as PDF • Reopen recent documents quickly • Distinguish same-name files by source path • Works without an account HtmlFox is designed for local documents. Your files and recent file information stay on your device and are not uploaded to the developer. Editing and export are available with HtmlFox Pro, a one-time in-app purchase with no subscription. The app includes local introductory access so you can try Pro features before unlocking.

Screenshots

BatteryShare2 screens
HtmlFox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BatteryShare at none against HtmlFox's 1. HtmlFox's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. HtmlFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BatteryShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BatteryShare versus HtmlFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatteryShareHtmlFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack Kroll旭 罗

In-app purchases

None

BatteryShare

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HtmlFox

One-time1
  • HtmlFox Pro$2.99

Questions

Is BatteryShare free?
BatteryShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HtmlFox free?
HtmlFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BatteryShare or HtmlFox have ads?
Neither BatteryShare nor HtmlFox shows ads.

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