Comparison

Doufu vs HTML Launch

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

Head to head
About

Doufu

Features
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Doufu is a local HTML project viewer and editor for iPhone. Create, organize, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your device. Each project runs in a sandboxed local web server. You can browse files, edit code, and see changes instantly in the built-in preview — all without an internet connection. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Create multiple projects, each with its own file structure. Doufu provides a file browser, syntax-highlighted editor, and live preview. Import and export projects as .doufu or .doufull archives. VERSION HISTORY Changes are automatically tracked with Git checkpoints. Browse your edit history and restore to any previous version at any time. LLM INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL) Connect your own LLM service to assist with code editing through a chat interface. You need to provide your own API key or log in with your account. Doufu does not include any built-in LLM service and is not affiliated with any provider. API usage fees are charged by the respective service providers. DEVICE CAPABILITIES Projects can request access to device features such as camera, microphone, location, clipboard, and photo library. Each capability is controlled independently per project — you decide what each project can access. PRIVACY All project files, data, and conversations are stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any external server. ----------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HTML Launch

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Vibe coded something useful? Give it somewhere to live. HTML Launch lets you build a personal collection of single-file HTML apps and run them directly on your iPhone or iPad. Ask your favorite AI to create a self-contained HTML app, paste the code into HTML Launch, save it, and it becomes part of your personal app collection. Build whatever is useful to you: • Calculators • Trackers • Dashboards • To-do lists • Timers • Games • Personal utilities • Interactive prototypes • Little tools made just for you Each creation lives locally on your device and can be launched again whenever you need it. HTML Launch includes: • A personal library for your HTML apps • Built-in HTML editor • Instant local execution using WebKit • Automatic app names from HTML titles • Separate local browser storage for each app • Export to Files • Quick actions for running, editing and managing your apps • No account required Create and keep up to 3 apps for free. HTML Launch Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited apps, custom names, custom icons and icon colors. From AI-generated code to something you can actually keep and use. Vibe code it. Save it. Launch it.

Screenshots

Doufu4 screens
HTML Launch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HTML Launch at 17.0 against Doufu's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Doufu versus HTML Launch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoufuHTML Launch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZIZICICI LIMITEDElena Tserioti

In-app purchases

None

Doufu

No in-app purchases

None

HTML Launch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doufu free?
Doufu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Launch free?
HTML Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doufu or HTML Launch have ads?
Neither Doufu nor HTML Launch shows ads.

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