Comparison

CodeStudio 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

CodeStudio

Features
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CodeStudio helps you create, edit, preview, and manage code projects from one place. Write HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, JSON, and 60+ other languages with syntax highlighting in a fast, focused editor. Preview pages instantly, connect to remote servers with SSH and SFTP, and export your projects to your device whenever you're ready. CodeStudio is a powerful code-editing workspace designed for developers who need to write, edit, and manage files from anywhere. Whether you're updating website files, reviewing source code, or working on a remote server, CodeStudio gives you a streamlined environment built around speed and productivity. KEY FEATURES • Fast source code and text editor • Syntax highlighting for 60+ languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, JSON, Java, C/C++, Swift, Kotlin, Go, Rust, Ruby, SQL, YAML, XML, Markdown, and Shell • Built-in code formatting (beautify) for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON • SSH terminal and SFTP file transfer for secure remote access • Local file management plus iCloud Drive and external folders from the Files app • Tab-based editing for multiple files at once • Powerful find & replace, including regular expressions, and search across files • Instant Web Preview for HTML and Markdown • Dark and light themes, custom fonts, font sizes, and editor/terminal themes • External keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support, plus a quick programming-keys row WORK WITH FILES FROM ANYWHERE • Open and edit HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, PHP, Python, and other text-based files directly on your device. • Use the built-in Web Preview to see your HTML and Markdown pages without leaving the app. • Import files shared from other apps, cloud storage, email attachments, and messaging apps for quick viewing and editing. • Create, edit, organize, and manage your projects in one workspace. • Compress projects into ZIP archives, then export and share them whenever you need. • Connect to remote servers over SSH and SFTP to manage and edit files, and open a full terminal session. Built for developers, web designers, system administrators, and students, CodeStudio helps you edit code, manage projects, and work with files efficiently from your device. Whether you're making quick website updates, reviewing source code, or managing files on a remote server, CodeStudio delivers a reliable coding experience designed around modern development workflows. CODESTUDIO PRO CodeStudio offers an optional Pro subscription that unlocks the full file manager, SFTP transfers, the SSH terminal, and search across files. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or yearly through your App Store account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://codestudiotexthtmleditor.blogspot.com/2026/06/codestudio-text-html-editor-app-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HTML Editor + Viewer

Create, edit, and view HTML code with a visual editor and live preview. Inspect web page source code and learn HTML/CSS basics. Export your projects as HTML files or complete websites.

Highlights
  • WYSIWYG editor
  • HTML editor with live preview
  • HTML viewer
  • Built-in browser with page source viewer
  • Project management
  • iCloud sync
  • HTML & CSS guides
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

CodeStudio4 screens
HTML Editor + Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTML Editor + Viewer at every 5 days against CodeStudio's every 3 months. CodeStudio's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CodeStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HTML Editor + Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeStudio ships an update every 3 months, HTML Editor + Viewer every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CodeStudio versus HTML Editor + Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeStudioHTML Editor + Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhruv KathiriyaVaclav Pluhar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CodeStudio

Subscriptions3
  • CodeStudio Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • CodeStudio Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • CodeStudio Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

HTML Editor + Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CodeStudio free?
CodeStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Editor + Viewer free?
HTML Editor + Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeStudio or HTML Editor + Viewer have ads?
Neither CodeStudio nor HTML Editor + Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeStudio or HTML Editor + Viewer?
CodeStudio ships an update every 3 months, and HTML Editor + Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, CodeStudio was updated on November 13, 2026 and HTML Editor + Viewer on November 13, 2026.

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