Local Vibe Runner vs Being
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Local Vibe Runner
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Run any HTML, CSS, or JavaScript project locally on your iPhone β no Wi-Fi, no server, no broken file:// paths. Local Vibe Runner embeds a real HTTP server directly on your device. Open a folder or HTML file, tap Preview, and your project runs perfectly: ES modules load, Web Workers fire, SPAs route correctly, WebGL games render at full speed. Everything that breaks in a browser's file:// mode works flawlessly here. TURN ANY HTML INTO A HOME SCREEN APP One tap creates a pinned shortcut that sits on your home screen like a real native app β complete with your project's custom icon. Your side project, game, or portfolio launches instantly in fullscreen with no browser chrome. FREE TIER THAT BEATS THE COMPETITION β’ Unlimited folder & single-file imports β’ Real embedded HTTP server β’ Live reload on every save β’ Built-in syntax-highlighted code editor β’ JavaScript console with colored logs β’ QR code import from Mac or PC β’ Home screen shortcut creation β’ Standalone immersive fullscreen mode β’ ZIP export β’ 100% offline, no ads PRIVATE & FULLY OFFLINE No account required. No data leaves your device. Works on a plane, in a basement β anywhere. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Pro unlocks the Monaco Editor (same as VS Code), advanced debugger with REPL, cloud sync (iCloud & Google Drive), custom shortcut icons, batch shortcuts, and PWA export. Pro pricing: $4.99 lifetime β’ $1.99/month β’ $9.99/year Perfect for web developers, students learning HTML/CSS/JS, game creators (Three.js, Phaser, Canvas), and designers previewing prototypes. Everything runs locally. Everything just works. By purchasing you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parrisshannon-apps.github.io/localvibe-privacy
Being
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HTML is a better content container. Exist is a local reader and library built around HTML. It helps you save webpages, documents, notes, and AI-generated content as local HTML files for reading, organizing, and long-term preservation. We chose HTML not because it is complex, but because it is open, stable, and close enough to the real structure of reading. A piece of content is never just text β it also includes headings, paragraphs, hierarchy, images, links, quotes, and context. Compared to plain text or Markdown, HTML preserves these details better; compared to platform bookmarks, it is lighter and freer, able to be saved, migrated, and archived as a local file. Here, HTML is no longer just a page in a browser, but personal material that can be archived, migrated, translated, and exported. You can save important webpages as offline snapshots, turn documentation, study notes, and generated content into local files, and build your own library organized by folders. Exist does not try to replace the browser, nor does it turn knowledge management into a complex system. It is more like a quiet reading space: bringing content back to local storage from temporary links, chat windows, and scattered bookmarks, in a lightweight, clear, and long-lasting way. AI features require you to configure your own API Key. The Key is stored in the local system Keychain and is never uploaded to Exist's servers β more secure, and more controllable. The Pro version unlocks the translation overlay and PDF export. One-time purchase, yours forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Local Vibe Runner at 15.5 against Being's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Local Vibe Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Being sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Local Vibe Runner | Being |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Parris Shannon | δΌ ε |
In-app purchases
Local Vibe Runner
- Local Vibe Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Local Vibe Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Local Vibe Pro Lifetime$4.99
Being
- Being Pro$0.99
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