Comparison

HTML Runner vs Kodo

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

Head to head
About

HTML Runner

Instantly edit and run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your mobile device. Generate code with AI tools, paste it in, and preview your webpages in real-time without needing a desktop or server setup. Ideal for testing, demos, and learning web development.

Highlights
  • Live HTML Preview
  • Project Workspace
  • HTML, CSS & JavaScript Support
  • Code Formatting
  • Import Local Files
  • Offline Ready
  • AI Code Integration
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HTML Runner lets you instantly open, edit and run HTML projects directly on your iPhone and iPad. Built for the new AI coding workflow. Generate webpages with AI tools, paste the code into a project, and preview it instantly inside the app. No server setup. No desktop required. No complicated IDE. Just paste your code and run. Perfect for: • AI-generated websites • HTML/CSS/JS testing • Webpage preview • Frontend demos • Learning web development • Offline HTML viewing Key Features Live HTML Preview Run webpages instantly with the built-in browser. Project Workspace Organize files with folders and multi-file project support. HTML, CSS & JavaScript Support Create and edit complete web projects directly on mobile. Code Formatting Automatically format and clean up your code. Import Local Files Open and manage HTML-related files easily. Offline Ready Preview local webpages without deployment or internet access. Made for Beginners Simple and lightweight workflow for users who want to run AI-generated code. Whether you're previewing AI-generated websites, testing frontend ideas, or learning web development, HTML Runner gives you the fastest way to run web projects on mobile. Subscription Info: Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Renewal fees will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Support & Feedback: Email: longlong13578@icloud.com User Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://outgoing-cheese-e3b.notion.site/Keyword-Highlighter-2b2b209c98f980e7b250c3bc0e6b6546Subscription Info: Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Renewal fees will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Support & Feedback: Email: longlong13578@icloud.com User Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://outgoing-cheese-e3b.notion.site/Html-Studio-36cb209c98f9808aad51db25979e06da

About

Kodo

This app allows you to create and edit files using offline AI agents directly on your device. It provides a coding copilot, supports multiple programming languages, and includes tools for documentation and server management. Connect to remote servers via SSH and run code locally or remotely.

Highlights
  • Offline AI code generation and editing
  • Coding copilot with inline completions
  • Support for 15 main languages and 150 others
  • Local HTTP server with Live Reload
  • SSH connectivity for remote server management
  • Integrated terminal and compilers
  • File organization and versioning
Features
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YOUR PROJECT. YOUR DEVICE. YOUR AI. Ask offline AI agents to create and edit files across your projects. Review the differences and choose which changes to apply. Kodo brings your code and tools together on iPhone and iPad, without a Kodo account. Chat with AI using file and project context, get explanations and review code. Your coding copilot offers inline AI completions while you write. Organize code, folders, resources and documents, including authorized Files and iCloud locations. Tabs, find and replace, snippets, Emmet, formatting, drafts, saved versions, CSV and PDF tools keep work moving. Prepare technical documentation, CycloneDX BOM/SBOM inventories and editable CRA dossiers for requirements, security, support, maintenance and test evidence. Run C and C++ offline with the included Clang toolchain. Run Python with CPython/Pyodide WebAssembly, the standard library, interactive input and multi-file projects. Use the built-in terminal, Run, Stop and saved configurations. No extra runtime downloads. Start from templates or your HTML, CSS and JavaScript files. The local HTTP server offers Live Reload on save and sharing over the same Wi-Fi using links or QR codes. On iPad, code beside the preview or go full screen; on iPhone, use Safari inside Kodo. HTML and Markdown previews are included. Connect to your servers with SSH, use the remote terminal and run npm, Python or C/C++ with the tools installed there. Transfer files with SFTP/FTP and monitor server resources. Download GitHub repositories, update linked copies and upload files. Explore SQLite and query PostgreSQL. 15 main languages, plus 150 other languages and formats: 165 in the editor. Python, C, C++, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, Go, Rust, C#, Kotlin, SQL. AI models: Qwen2.5-Coder, Qwen2.5, Qwen3, Qwen3.5, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen, Gemma 3, Phi 3.5, Phi 4 mini, Mistral 7B, Granite 3.3, SmolLM2, Liquid LFM2.5, Spark-X2.5. Models download on request and then work offline. Compatibility, speed and memory requirements depend on the model and device. 51 interface languages and regional variants: Italiano, English (US), English (UK), English (Australia), English (Canada), Français (France), Français (Canada), Deutsch, Español (España), Español (México), Português (Portugal), Português (Brasil), Nederlands, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Русский, Українська, Türkçe, Polski, Română, Ελληνικά, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, ไทย, עברית, فارسی, العربية, Tiếng Việt, Svenska, Dansk, Čeština, Suomi, Norsk bokmål, Català, Hrvatski, Magyar, Bahasa Melayu, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, বাংলা, ગુજરાતી, ಕನ್ನಡ, മലയാളം, मराठी, ଓଡ଼ିଆ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, தமிழ், తెలుగు, اردو. Run Lua scripts offline from the editor or terminal and explore two sample projects. Search progressively by name, path, and content. Turn off inline AI suggestions when you want and choose a custom accent color. Settings search, the SQL editor, and fullscreen web preview have also been improved. There are also targeted editor optimizations and additional checks for local changes during GitHub updates. Lua: Runs scripts offline in an isolated environment. Enter input before running. Network access, files and external modules are unavailable.

Screenshots

HTML Runner4 screens
Kodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodo at none against HTML Runner's 3. Kodo also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HTML Runner against 4.7 for Kodo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Runner ships an update fortnightly, Kodo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HTML Runner versus Kodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML RunnerKodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer家贺 万THEODOR TIBERIUS STEFAN

Customer experience

HTML Runner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kodo

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Runner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99
None

Kodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTML Runner free?
HTML Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTML Runner or Kodo?
HTML Runner is rated higher. HTML Runner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Kodo averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do HTML Runner or Kodo have ads?
Neither HTML Runner nor Kodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTML Runner or Kodo?
HTML Runner ships an update fortnightly, and Kodo every 8 days. Most recently, HTML Runner was updated on November 10, 2026 and Kodo on November 11, 2026.

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