Comparison

Hi,buddy vs HTML Editor + Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Hi,buddy

This app transforms your phone into a companion device for Claude Desktop, allowing you to monitor session status, approve requests, and receive important updates via Bluetooth. It eliminates the need for extra hardware, making it convenient for developers and makers.

Highlights
  • Live session status monitoring
  • Permission prompt approval
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • No extra hardware needed
  • Designed for developers
Features
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Hi,buddy turns your phone into a Claude Hardware Buddy companion for Claude Desktop. Connect over Bluetooth and keep Claude's work visible in the palm of your hand. Hi,buddy acts as a BLE peripheral compatible with the Hardware Buddy flow, showing live session state, permission prompts, and feedback controls on the device you already carry. What Hi,buddy helps with: • See Claude status at a glance Track running and waiting sessions, current status, recent activity, and token signals from Claude Desktop. • Approve faster When Claude needs permission, Hi,buddy surfaces the request so you can approve once or deny from your phone. • Feel important changes Use haptics, sound, visual states, Live Activities, and notifications to notice waiting approvals and session changes. • No extra device required Try the Claude Buddy experience without setting up an ESP32 or M5StickC-style hardware accessory. • Made for makers and developers Hi,buddy is designed for people who keep Claude Desktop running while coding, shipping, testing, or tinkering. Important notes: Hi,buddy works with Claude Desktop's Hardware Buddy Bluetooth flow. For discovery, your device system Bluetooth name may need to start with "Claude". Bluetooth discovery and sensory feedback depend on foreground/background behavior.

About

HTML Editor + Viewer

Features
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Create, edit, view, and export HTML in one app. The app combines a WYSIWYG editor, HTML editor, HTML viewer, and page source viewer. Build web pages visually or edit HTML directly, preview your changes instantly, browse websites, inspect their HTML source code, and export your projects as HTML or complete websites. Features: • WYSIWYG editor • HTML editor with live preview • HTML viewer • Built-in browser with page source viewer • Text, headings, lists, tables, images, buttons, and more • Colors, spacing, alignment, and layout controls • Project management • iCloud sync HTML Editor: Edit HTML with live preview, code validation, automatic formatting, and search & replace. HTML Viewer: Render and preview HTML instantly in the built-in viewer. View Page Source: Browse the web and view the HTML source code of any page directly in the built-in browser. Inspect the markup, study how websites are built, or copy code for learning and reference. Learn HTML & CSS Browse HTML tags, CSS basics, examples, and short explanations. Premium Unlock premium features: • Export HTML code • Export complete websites with assets • HTML editor with code validation, formatting, search & replace, and live preview • HTML & CSS guides and examples Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hi,buddy4 screens
HTML Editor + Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi,buddy at none against HTML Editor + Viewer's 3. HTML Editor + Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HTML Editor + Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Hi,buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hi,buddy ships an update every 11 days, HTML Editor + Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Hi,buddy versus HTML Editor + Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHi,buddyHTML Editor + Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeråø† 柯Vaclav Pluhar

In-app purchases

None

Hi,buddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Editor + Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hi,buddy free?
Hi,buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Editor + Viewer free?
HTML Editor + Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hi,buddy or HTML Editor + Viewer have ads?
Neither Hi,buddy nor HTML Editor + Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hi,buddy or HTML Editor + Viewer?
Hi,buddy ships an update every 11 days, and HTML Editor + Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, Hi,buddy was updated on October 6, 2026 and HTML Editor + Viewer on October 8, 2026.

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