Comparison

OpenWRT Manager vs HtmlFox

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

Head to head
About

OpenWRT Manager

Gain complete control over your home network from your iPhone. Monitor connected devices, manage traffic, enforce access rules, and automate network settings. Ideal for network administrators and power users seeking detailed insights and robust control.

Highlights
  • Real-time device list with IP, MAC, and traffic usage
  • Per-device traffic insights and speed monitoring
  • Block internet and LAN access for any device
  • Scheduled automation for access control
  • Full router dashboard with CPU, memory, and network status
  • Network configuration and maintenance tools
  • Smart notifications for new devices
Features
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Take full control of your OpenWrt router — right from your iPhone. OpenWrt Manager is a native iOS app for home network administrators, parents, and power users who want complete visibility and control over every device on their local network. Smart Notifications That Reach You Anywhere • New-device alerts pushed to your iPhone the moment an unknown device joins your network — even when the app is closed • Both the toggle and the on-router agent install are explicit user actions; nothing runs in the background unless you ask • Notifications arrive in your preferred language • Smart de-duplication — the same device never bombards you with duplicates Manage Every Device on Your Network • Real-time list with IP, MAC, hostname, vendor, traffic usage, and connection type (wired/wireless/SSID) • Live "Online for" timer ticking by the second on every connected device • Sort by Name, IP, MAC, or online time — ascending or descending • Group devices into Family, Guest, IoT, Work, or your own custom groups • Static IP leases with optional custom gateway and DNS per device • Nickname any device for friendlier identification Per-Device Traffic Insights • Live download and upload speed for every connected device, shown right on the list under each row and refreshed automatically • Cumulative received / transmitted totals per device, preserved across router reboots when nlbwmon is enabled • Wireless devices additionally show the negotiated link rate alongside their live speed Powerful Access Control • Block — instantly cut off internet and LAN access for any device, one tap • LAN-only mode — allow local-network use while blocking the internet, perfect for IoT devices, kids' tablets, or guests • Custom gateway and DNS are automatically preserved during restrictions and seamlessly restored when lifted • Batch operations across multiple devices Scheduled Automation • Time-based rules to enable LAN-only or block mode on a schedule (e.g., block gaming consoles 9 PM–7 AM on school nights) • Per-device, per-day-of-week control • Rules take effect immediately, no waiting Full Router Dashboard • CPU, memory, storage, uptime, firmware version at a glance • Accurate link-speed detection for physical, bridge, PPPoE, and VLAN interfaces • Real-time and historical bandwidth charts per interface and per device • Per-port status: up/down, speed, traffic counters Network Configuration • WAN / LAN: DHCP, PPPoE, static IP, subnet, gateway, DNS • WiFi: enable/disable radios, change SSID, password, channel, TX power • Port forwarding (DNAT rules) • Firewall reload on demand Router Maintenance & Diagnostics • One-tap reboot, restart network, reload firewall, restart WiFi • Ping, DNS lookup, WAN reachability check, system log viewer Privacy First • Local-first by default — communicates only with your router on your LAN; no account, no signup, no telemetry • No third-party SDKs — no Firebase, no Google services, no analytics, no ad trackers, no crash reporting • Cloud push is optional and minimal — only when you enable it; uploads your APNs token, locale, and new-device events to our own backend (Cloudflare Worker → APNs). No browsing history, no traffic content. Disable any time. • HTTPS supported for the router connection • Full disclosure in our Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

OpenWRT Manager4 screens
HtmlFox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HtmlFox at Free against OpenWRT Manager's $0.99. OpenWRT Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

HtmlFox is free to download; OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99 up front. OpenWRT Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HtmlFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenWRT Manager against 5.0 for HtmlFox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenWRT Manager versus HtmlFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWRT ManagerHtmlFox
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhenHua Wu旭 罗

Customer experience

OpenWRT Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HtmlFox

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenWRT Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
1 purchases

HtmlFox

One-time1
  • HtmlFox Pro$2.99

Questions

Is OpenWRT Manager free?
OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HtmlFox free?
HtmlFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenWRT Manager or HtmlFox?
OpenWRT Manager and HtmlFox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OpenWRT Manager or HtmlFox have ads?
Neither OpenWRT Manager nor HtmlFox shows ads.

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