Comparison

Html Preview vs HTML Keep

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

Head to head
About

Html Preview

Quickly view any HTML file on your iPhone or iPad. Share files from any app or browse your device to instantly render web pages, AI reports, or email attachments. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with a history of your viewed files.

Highlights
  • Share Extension for instant previews
  • Zero-delay instant rendering
  • History with source app tracking
  • Support for multiple encodings
  • Dark Mode support
  • File picker for local browsing
  • Privacy-focused, no ads or analytics
Features
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Open any HTML file on your iPhone in seconds. Html Preview is the simplest way to view HTML files shared from any app. Whether it's a report from ChatGPT, a page saved from Safari, or an attachment from WeChat — just tap Share and preview it instantly. KEY FEATURES • Share Extension — Open HTML files directly from any app using the iOS Share Sheet • Instant Rendering — Pre-warmed WebView engine loads content with zero delay • History — Recent files with source app tracking (knows if it came from WeChat, ChatGPT, Mail, etc.) • Multiple Encodings — Supports UTF-8, Windows-1252, and ISO Latin-1 • Dark Mode — Beautiful warm UI that adapts to your system appearance • File Picker — Browse and open HTML files from the Files app • Privacy First — No ads, no analytics, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. PERFECT FOR • Viewing HTML reports generated by AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) • Previewing web pages shared via messaging apps (WeChat, Telegram, WhatsApp) • Opening HTML email attachments • Checking HTML files from cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox) • Developers previewing HTML mockups on mobile Html Preview supports .html, .htm, and .xhtml files.

About

HTML Keep

Easily view local HTML, Markdown, and ZIP files on your iPhone or iPad. Import files via Share or Open In for quick previews of web pages, notes, or web packages without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Open local HTML files
  • Native Markdown preview
  • Import ZIP web packages
  • No account or login required
  • No cloud dependency
  • Simple, fast interface
Features
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HTML Keep is a simple, lightweight tool for browsing local HTML / Markdown / ZIP files. When you receive or save an HTML / Markdown / ZIP file on your phone and the system tools cannot show it as directly as a computer can, HTML Keep helps you preview the file quickly. You can import HTML / Markdown / ZIP files into HTML Keep through Share or Open In, then view them on iPhone or iPad. -- Useful for -- · Opening HTML / Markdown / ZIP files sent by others · Previewing web pages and Markdown documents you made · Viewing local pages, notes, or web packages transferred from a computer · Temporarily browsing offline HTML content · Reading local Markdown notes, instructions, or documents · Viewing ZIP files that contain multiple web resources · Testing simple HTML and CSS pages -- Key features -- · Open HTML files locally · Native preview for Markdown files · Import and organize ZIP web packages · No account required · No login required · No cloud server dependency · Simple interface, ready when opened · Good for lightweight previews and everyday viewing -- Focused on one small problem -- HTML Keep is not a complex developer tool or a web hosting service. It focuses on one specific problem: helping you open local HTML, Markdown, and ZIP files more easily on your phone. -- Note -- Because HTML / ZIP files can structure and reference resources in different ways, some images, styles, scripts, or external resources may not display completely. Some Markdown extensions, embedded content, or external resources may also behave differently depending on where the file came from. This app is better suited for quick viewing, temporary previews, and everyday browsing of local HTML / Markdown / ZIP files. --- HTML Keep Pro: HTML Keep Pro is available as annual and monthly subscriptions. Pro features include iCloud sync across devices, Agent automation, putting multiple pages on the Home Screen, recovering older deleted pages, and more. Annual and monthly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. You can cancel auto-renewal anytime in App Store or Apple Account subscription settings. Actual prices are shown by the App Store before purchase for your country or region, and may vary by region, taxes, and promotions. Terms of Use: https://help.htmlkeep.com/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://help.htmlkeep.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Html Preview3 screens
HTML Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTML Keep at Free against Html Preview's $2.99. HTML Keep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Html Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

HTML Keep is free to download; Html Preview costs $2.99 up front. HTML Keep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Html Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Html Preview has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Html Preview's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTML Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Html Preview ships an update every 6 days, HTML Keep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Html Preview versus HTML Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHtml PreviewHTML Keep
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberGame Limited光 杨

Customer experience

Html Preview

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

HTML Keep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Html Preview

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HTML Keep

Subscriptions2
  • HTML Pocket Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HTML Pocket Pro Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • HTML Pocket Premium Lifetime Promo$14.49
  • HTML Pocket Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Html Preview free?
Html Preview costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Keep free?
HTML Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Html Preview or HTML Keep?
HTML Keep is rated higher. Html Preview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HTML Keep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Html Preview or HTML Keep have ads?
Neither Html Preview nor HTML Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Html Preview or HTML Keep?
Html Preview ships an update every 6 days, and HTML Keep every 2 days. Most recently, Html Preview was updated on October 7, 2026 and HTML Keep on October 2, 2026.

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