# OpenHTML vs SideTVs

OpenHTML and SideTVs both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SideTVs's written reviews are positive against 67% of OpenHTML's. SideTVs also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). OpenHTML's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenHTML sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenHTML against 5.0 for SideTVs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of OpenHTML's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideTVs's.

OpenHTML ships an update every 5 days, SideTVs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenHTML | SideTVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhtml-html-pdf-and-markdown/id6776524508/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [吉帅 仇](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087837335) | [强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896609908) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenHTML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhtml-html-pdf-and-markdown/id6776524508)

View HTML, Markdown, ZIP web projects, and source files privately on your device. Inspect and export rendered pages offline, diagnose rendering issues, and view code files securely. Designed for developers, students, and anyone needing to inspect web content safely.

**Highlights:** View HTML, Markdown, and source files, Import ZIP archives and web projects, Offline rendering with network access blocked by default, Diagnose rendering and resource issues, Export pages to PDF or long images, Private by default, no accounts or analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenHTML Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### SideTVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control for smart TVs, Screen mirroring and casting, ADB control for Android TVs, Media and document casting, App management (Pro), Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenHTML free?

OpenHTML is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SideTVs free?

SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenHTML or SideTVs?

OpenHTML and SideTVs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OpenHTML or SideTVs have ads?

Neither OpenHTML nor SideTVs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenHTML or SideTVs?

OpenHTML ships an update every 5 days, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, OpenHTML was updated on October 1, 2026 and SideTVs on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*