Forge vs HTML Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forge
This app offers a comprehensive suite of 24 developer tools, including text and data manipulation, encoding, hashing, and web utilities. It operates entirely offline, prioritizing user privacy by not collecting personal data. Access generators, converters, and cheat sheets conveniently on your mobile device.
- 24+ offline developer tools
- Text & data manipulation
- Encoding & hashing utilities
- Web & API tools
- Generators & converters
- Cheat sheets & playgrounds
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Forge puts 24 essential developer tools in your pocket — all running 100% offline, with no personal data collected (just anonymous usage diagnostics). Stop Googling for converters, formatters, and generators. Forge handles them all in one beautiful, lightning-fast app. WHAT'S INSIDE Text & Data Tools • JSON Studio — format, validate, minify, and explore with tree view • Regex Lab — build and test patterns with live highlighting and a built-in playground • Markdown Preview — instant rendered preview as you type • Diff Viewer — side-by-side text comparison with highlighted changes • SQL Formatter — beautify and minify SQL queries • Lorem Generator — configurable placeholder text Encoding & Hashing • Base64, URL, and HTML entity encoder/decoder • Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, HMAC • String Escaper — escape/unescape for JSON, regex, SQL, HTML, XML Web & API Tools • JWT Inspector — decode tokens, view claims, check expiration • cURL Builder — visual HTTP request builder with generated commands • HTTP Reference — status codes, methods, and headers at a glance Generators & Converters • UUID Generator — v4 with bulk mode and copy history • Password Generator — strong passwords and API-key-style tokens • Timestamp Converter — Unix to human-readable with timezone support • Color Converter — HEX, RGB, HSL, SwiftUI, and CSS with live preview • Number Base Converter — decimal, binary, hex, and octal • Pixel Density Converter — pt, dp, px, rem, and em across platforms • Unix Permissions Calculator — chmod made visual • Cron Expression Builder — create and decode cron schedules • String Case Converter — camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, and more • Text Statistics — word, character, line, and byte counts • IP/Subnet Calculator — CIDR, subnet masks, and IP ranges • QR Code Generator & Reader — create and scan QR codes on-device CHEAT SHEETS & PLAYGROUNDS • Regex, Git, SQL, Bash, Vim, CSS cheat sheets — always available offline • Interactive Regex Playground with 25 progressive challenges • SQL Playground with a built-in sample database • 53 pre-loaded snippet templates across 8 languages BUILT DIFFERENT • Tools run 100% Offline — no internet needed for any of the 24+ tools (App Store purchases and iCloud sync use your own accounts) • Private by design — no accounts; anonymous, aggregated usage diagnostics only; we never sell or share your data • iCloud Backup — snippets, presets, and favorites back up to your own iCloud Drive; restore on a new device by signing into the same Apple ID • Smart Clipboard — detects copied content and suggests the right tool • Clipboard History — persistent log of everything you copy (stays on your device, never backed up) • Code Snippets — save and organize reusable code with tags • Batch Mode — process multiple inputs at once • Share Extension — send text from any app directly to Forge • 7 Home Screen Widgets — quick access without opening the app • Siri Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, generate a UUID with Forge" • Spotlight Search — find any tool from your home screen • Custom Themes — 8 accent colors to match your style 5 tools are free. Unlock all 24+ tools with Forge Pro — one price, forever. No subscriptions. DATA STORAGE - Your snippets, presets, and favorites back up automatically to your personal iCloud Drive, and favorites/recents also sync via iCloud Key-Value Store. All of this uses your own iCloud account — no data reaches our servers. - Clipboard history stays on your device and is never backed up. - Anonymous, aggregated usage diagnostics (no personal data, no tracking) are sent so we can prioritize fixes.
HTML Editor
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HTML Editor – Code, Preview & Build Websites Build and edit modern websites directly on your iPhone or iPad with HTML Editor — a powerful mobile development environment for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. Write code with a professional editor, preview websites instantly, manage complete projects, and work with local files wherever you are. Professional Code Editor HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, SVG, Markdown and more Syntax highlighting Smart autocomplete Code folding Auto indentation Bracket matching Multi-cursor editing Find and replace Regular expression search Code snippets Emmet support Customizable editor Multiple tabs Line numbers Word wrap Dark and light themes Live Web Preview See your website as you build it with an integrated browser preview. Live HTML preview Instant reload Responsive preview Custom screen sizes Mobile and desktop layouts Portrait and landscape modes JavaScript execution Local assets Full-screen preview Complete Project Management Organize your websites and web projects in one place. Multiple projects Folders and subfolders Project templates File management Recent projects Favorites Duplicate and rename projects ZIP import and export Drag and Drop Files app integration iCloud Drive support HTML, CSS & JavaScript Tools Create modern websites with powerful development tools. HTML HTML5 support Semantic HTML Forms and tables Accessibility attributes SEO metadata Open Graph Structured data CSS CSS3 Flexbox CSS Grid Variables Media queries Gradients Animations Transforms Color tools JavaScript Modern JavaScript ES6+ Modules Async/Await DOM APIs Fetch Canvas Local Storage Code Formatting & Validation Keep your projects clean and reliable. HTML formatter CSS formatter JavaScript formatter Minification HTML validation CSS validation JavaScript error detection Accessibility checks SEO analysis Developer Tools Get deeper insight into your website with built-in development tools. JavaScript console DOM inspection Network monitoring Storage inspection Cookie management Performance information Error reporting Built-In Web Server Test your websites on your device or across your local network. Local HTTP server Live reload LAN testing Custom ports Local project hosting Powerful Customization Make the editor work your way. Custom themes Font selection Font size Tab width Indentation settings Line height Editor layout Keyboard shortcuts Hardware keyboard support iPad Split View Designed for iPhone & iPad HTML Editor is optimized for mobile development with a modern interface, powerful multitasking features, external keyboard support, drag and drop, and responsive layouts. Whether you're learning HTML, creating a landing page, editing a website, or managing a professional web project, HTML Editor gives you the tools to code wherever you are. Write code. Preview instantly. Build the web. #HTML Editor offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$5.99 per month -$29.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Inkora • Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co
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Verdict
Forge and HTML Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Forge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HTML Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Forge | HTML Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZIma Logistics LLC | Polymath Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Forge
- Forge: Small Tip$0.99
- Forge: Medium Tip$2.99
- Forge: Large Tip$4.99
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- Forge Pro$5.99
HTML Editor
- Html Editor Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Html Editor Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- HTML Editor Pro Lifetime$49.99









