Local Vibe Runner vs Kapsula App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Vibe Runner
Run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects locally on your device with a built-in HTTP server. Turn your web projects into standalone home screen apps with custom icons for immersive fullscreen viewing. Offers offline functionality and a free tier with essential features.
- Local HTTP server
- Offline project execution
- Home screen app creation
- Live reload
- Code editor
- JavaScript console
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Run any HTML, CSS, or JavaScript project locally on your iPhone — 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 — 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 • Unlimited folder & single-file imports • Real embedded HTTP server • Live reload on every save • Built-in syntax-highlighted code editor • JavaScript console with colored logs • QR code import from Mac or PC • Home screen shortcut creation • Standalone immersive fullscreen mode • ZIP export • 100% offline, no ads PRIVATE & FULLY OFFLINE No account required. No data leaves your device. Works on a plane, in a basement — 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 • $1.99/month • $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
Kapsula App
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Run your own HTML tools on iPhone and iPad. Kapsula runs a self-contained HTML file inside the app. Start with code from an AI chat or a file you made yourself, then use it as a personal timer, checklist or other small tool. No separate app build or developer account is needed for your project. HOW IT WORKS 1. Get one HTML file with its CSS and JavaScript included. 2. Import the file or paste its code into Kapsula. 3. Open your project and use it on your phone. NATIVE FEATURES FOR YOUR CODE Compatible projects can use the kapsula JavaScript bridge for scheduled local notifications, persistent project storage, sound and haptics. These features require code that calls the bridge; importing a browser timer does not automatically add background notifications. A FOCUS TIMER TO TRY The guide at kapsula.app/chatgpt-html-to-phone-app/ includes a reference HTML file and a prompt for adapting it with an AI assistant. Test a 30-second notification, reopen the timer and change the work and break intervals. LOCAL BY DESIGN No Kapsula account or cloud service is required. Self-contained file and pasted-code projects work offline. The app does not collect analytics or track you. WHAT TO EXPECT Kapsula runs your tools inside Kapsula; it does not export standalone apps or run a backend. Projects with external services, packages or frameworks need a separate compatibility check. Notification delivery and sound depend on system permissions and device settings. Your HTML JavaScript is not a background service. KAPSULA PRO The app and its built-in demo are free. Your own projects need Kapsula Pro: a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. The subscription renews automatically until you cancel; cancel any time in your app store settings. If Pro ends, nothing is deleted: your projects and their data stay on the device, locked until Pro is active again. Guide and examples: kapsula.app Bridge reference: kapsula.app/docs/ Privacy Policy: https://kapsula.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Import standalone TypeScript (.ts) files or paste TypeScript code, with on-device conversion and editable source. Your projects now come first on the home screen, with a clear Add project action and a separate demo. Fresh launches open the project list. Improved purchases, Pro restoration and file selection. TypeScript support is for one self-contained script without imports, exports, npm packages, JSX/React, namespaces or decorators. Conversion removes TypeScript syntax; it is not full type checking. HTML and plain JavaScript remain supported. Existing project storage and native APIs are unchanged.
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Verdict
Local Vibe Runner and Kapsula App 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. Local Vibe Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kapsula App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Local Vibe Runner | Kapsula App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Parris Shannon | VLADIMIR FEDOROV |
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
Kapsula App
- Kapsula Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Kapsula Pro Lifetime$14.99
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