Comparison

HTML Viewer vs HTML Pocket

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

Head to head
About

HTML Viewer

This app allows you to view HTML files directly on your iPhone and iPad, offline and without tracking. It supports full JavaScript and CSS rendering, making it ideal for developers, students, and educators.

Highlights
  • Offline HTML rendering
  • Full JavaScript and CSS support
  • Import via Files app or Share Sheet
  • Dark Mode support
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • View source code with syntax highlighting (Pro)
Features
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Sitecase is your viewer for local HTML files on iPhone and iPad — local, private and usable offline, with no tracking. Import your HTML files via the Files app or the Share sheet and view them with full CSS and JavaScript support. You can also open complete folders with multiple files — whole projects or multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript, not just single files (Pro). Perfect for web developers, students, teachers or anyone who wants to view HTML content on the go. FEATURES: • Full HTML, CSS and JavaScript rendering • Open whole folders: complete projects made of multiple files — multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript (Pro) • Dark Mode support • Import files via the Share sheet or the Files app • Shortcuts & Siri: open saved files directly — even as an icon on your Home Screen • Pinch to zoom • Turn network access on or off anytime • View source code with syntax highlighting (Pro) • Text search within files (Pro) • Manage favorites (Pro) • Adjustable zoom level (Pro) • Turn JavaScript support on or off (Pro) PRIVACY: All your files stay local on your device. The app itself connects to no server and uses no analytics or tracking services. If an opened page intentionally loads online content, you can turn off network access anytime.

About

HTML Pocket

Features
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HTML Pocket 是一个本地优先的 HTML 小应用运行器。你可以把 AI 生成的 HTML、自己写的小工具,或打包好的 ZIP 项目导入手机,在本机 WebView 中像小应用一样打开。应用默认本地运行,不要求账号登录,不提供云端同步,适合保存离线工具、演示页面等。

Screenshots

HTML Viewer4 screens
HTML Pocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HTML Pocket at 15.0 against HTML Viewer's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. HTML Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HTML Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer ships an update every 5 days, HTML Pocket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HTML Viewer versus HTML Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML ViewerHTML Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis BortmesYuxiang Wang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HTML Viewer

One-time1
  • Sitecase Pro$5.99
1 purchases

HTML Pocket

One-time1
  • 终身会员$3.99

Questions

Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Pocket free?
HTML Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTML Viewer or HTML Pocket have ads?
Neither HTML Viewer nor HTML Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer or HTML Pocket?
HTML Viewer ships an update every 5 days, and HTML Pocket every 9 days. Most recently, HTML Viewer was updated on October 13, 2026 and HTML Pocket on October 7, 2026.

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