Comparison

OnePreview vs OpenFile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

OnePreview4 screens
OpenFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OnePreview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OnePreview versus OpenFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnePreviewOpenFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer培克 罗Life Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

OnePreview

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OpenFile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OnePreview

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenFile

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is OnePreview free?
OnePreview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenFile free?
OpenFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OnePreview or OpenFile?
OnePreview and OpenFile are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do OnePreview or OpenFile have ads?
Neither OnePreview nor OpenFile shows ads.

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