HTML Viewer vs FileAction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTML Viewer
View local HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files on your iPhone or iPad. Import files via the Files app or Share sheet for offline viewing. Supports full rendering, dark mode, and pinch-to-zoom.
- Full HTML, CSS, JavaScript rendering
- Open entire folders/projects
- Import via Files app/Share sheet
- Dark Mode support
- Adjustable zoom level
- Turn network access on/off
- Turn JavaScript on/off
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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. HTML code saved as a .txt file is shown directly as a page, too. You can also open complete folders with multiple files – entire projects or multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript, not just single files (Pro). Ideal for web developers, students, teachers or anyone who wants to view HTML content on the go. FEATURES: • Full rendering of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Open whole folders: complete projects made of multiple files – multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript (Pro) • Paste HTML code straight from the clipboard (Pro) • Store an unlimited number of files (Pro) • Dark Mode support • Import files via the Share sheet or the Files app • Shortcuts & Siri: open saved files directly – also as an icon on the Home Screen • Pinch to zoom • Turn network access on or off at any time • Turn JavaScript support on or off • View and adjust source code with syntax highlighting – changes only affect the copy in the app (Pro) • Text search within files (Pro) • Manage favorites (Pro) • Talk to devices on your own network, e.g. smart home or heating (Pro) • Adjustable zoom level (Pro) PRIVACY: All your files stay local on your device. The app itself doesn't connect to any server and doesn't use any analytics or tracking services. If an opened page intentionally loads online content, you can turn off network access at any time.
FileAction
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Handle everyday file tasks without uploading your files. FileAction brings 20 focused tools for images, PDFs, archives, and file organization into one private, on-device workspace. Start in the app, or run a specific action directly from the system share sheet in Files and Photos. YOUR FILES STAY ON YOUR DEVICE There is no account, server, analytics SDK, or cloud upload. FileAction processes the files you choose locally and saves results only where you select. IMAGE TOOLS • Compress images by quality or target size • Convert HEIC, JPEG, and PNG • Resize by pixels or scale • Remove EXIF, GPS, and device metadata • Remove image backgrounds on device PDF TOOLS • Merge or split PDF documents • Extract, rotate, and reorder pages • Convert PDFs to images and images to PDF • Compress scanned documents • Add or remove PDF password protection ARCHIVE & FILE TOOLS • Create and extract ZIP archives • Extract 7z and RAR archives • Encrypt files with AES-256-GCM • Inspect file details, EXIF, and SHA-256 hashes • Find duplicate files by content • Batch rename by date, prefix, suffix, or find and replace HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a tool in FileAction or from the share sheet. 2. Select the files or photos you want to process. 3. Review the result and save it to a location you choose. No uploads. No account. Just focused file actions, ready when you need them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HTML Viewer at Free against FileAction's $0.99. FileAction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
HTML Viewer is free to download; FileAction costs $0.99 up front. HTML Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileAction asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HTML Viewer | FileAction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Bortmes | Xu Wang |
In-app purchases
HTML Viewer
- Sitecase Pro$5.99
FileAction
No in-app purchases









