OnePreview vs OpenFile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnePreview
This app allows you to preview and interact with various developer file formats, including Markdown, code, databases, and archives, directly on your iPhone and iPad. It offers local processing for speed and privacy, with features like PDF export and structured data inspection.
- Markdown and MDX rendering
- JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, ENV parsing
- SQLite database inspection
- Source code and log viewing
- ZIP and TAR.GZ archive content preview
- Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX math rendering
- A4 PDF export for Markdown files
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Open Markdown and developer files in OnePreview on iPhone and iPad. OnePreview renders GitHub-style Markdown, MDX, TextBundle and TextPack packages, JSON, JSONL, YAML, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, ENV, SQLite databases, source code, plain text, logs, and ZIP and TAR.GZ archives. In Files, long-press a supported document, choose Open With, then select OnePreview. A normal tap may use Apple's built-in preview for common file types. Inside OnePreview, switch between rendered Markdown and source, view Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX math with bundled assets, inspect structured data and SQLite schemas, and check archive contents before extracting. Built for developer workflows, AI-generated files, documentation review, and everyday file browsing. Processing is fast, local-first, and does not require an account. Open a standard Markdown file (.md or .markdown) in the OnePreview app to export an A4 PDF report. Preview continued table headers, wrapped code, Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX formulas, then save the PDF using the system file interface. Document content is processed locally.
OpenFile
Instantly preview over 100 file formats on your iPhone or iPad without uploads or accounts. Explore 3D models, code, documents, databases, and more with built-in developer tools for advanced file analysis. Prioritizes privacy with on-device processing.
- Preview 100+ file formats
- On-device processing, no uploads
- Interactive 3D model viewer
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Browse and query SQLite databases
- Built-in developer tools (Hex Inspector, Compare Files)
- Integrates with Files app and Share Sheet
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Open, preview, and explore over 100 file formats — right on your iPhone or iPad. No uploads, no account, no setup. Just tap a file and see it instantly. RICH FORMAT PREVIEWS Every format gets a purpose-built viewer: • 3D Models — Rotate and zoom glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY, and more in an interactive viewer • Code — Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, and 20+ languages • Databases — Browse SQLite tables, run SQL queries, and explore schema • Documents — Read PDFs, EPUB books, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files • Archives — Explore ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and ISO contents without extracting • Audio & Video — Play MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, and more • Data Formats — View JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, Parquet, and Jupyter notebooks • Geospatial — Visualize GeoJSON, GPX, and KML on interactive maps • Fonts — Preview OpenType and TrueType font files • Images — View JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, WebP, PSD, and SVG BUILT-IN DEVELOPER TOOLS Go beyond viewing with 10 built-in tools: • Hex Inspector — View raw file bytes • Compare Files — Side-by-side diff • Checksum — Calculate MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes • Extract Text — Pull text from any document • Export as PDF — Convert any preview to PDF • Base64 — Encode and decode • Pretty Print — Format JSON, XML, HTML, and CSS • Text Statistics — Word count, line count, reading time • File Identification — Detect the true file type from magic bytes PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. Files are never uploaded. No account is needed. No tracking. WORKS WITH YOUR WORKFLOW • Open files directly from the Files app or Share Sheet • Browse iCloud Drive • Track recently opened files and pin your favorites • Search your file history Works on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnePreview at none against OpenFile's 2. OnePreview also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. OpenFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OnePreview asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnePreview against 5.0 for OpenFile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | OnePreview | OpenFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培克 罗 | Life Utility Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
OnePreview
OpenFile
In-app purchases
OnePreview
No in-app purchases
OpenFile
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99









