Comparison

Kodo vs HTML Viewer & Editor

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

Head to head
About

Kodo

A powerful offline code editor for iOS devices featuring an on-device AI assistant for writing, explaining, and fixing code. It also includes a real SSH terminal, SFTP/FTP support, and GitHub integration, all with a strong focus on user privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for code generation and assistance
  • Real SSH terminal with full shell access
  • SFTP and FTP for remote server management
  • GitHub repository cloning and file pushing
  • VS Code-style syntax highlighting and features
  • Live web preview for front-end development
Features
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Kodo is a free code editor for iPhone and iPad. Keep your projects, on-device AI and an interactive SSH terminal in one workspace. You don't need a Kodo account. • Edit code with syntax highlighting, tabs, find and replace, snippets, formatting and Emmet. • Organize files and projects, start with six web templates, and recover drafts or saved versions. • Preview HTML and Markdown, inspect the web console, work with CSV tables and edit PDFs. • Ask local AI to explain code, suggest completions or propose changes across several files. Review the differences and choose what to apply. • Open SQLite databases and connect to PostgreSQL to explore tables and run queries. • Use SSH, transfer files with SFTP or FTP, and run npm or Python jobs on your own server. • Compile and run C/C++ offline with the included compiler. No extra download is required. Editable C and C++ example projects are included. • Download GitHub repositories, update linked copies and push files. • Customize your workspace with editor themes and your favorite shortcuts. Choose a compatible Qwen, Gemma, DeepSeek, Phi, Mistral, Granite or SmolLM model. Models download only when you request them. Availability, memory requirements and speed depend on your device. The interface offers 34 language and regional options. Local editing and downloaded AI models work offline. Model downloads, GitHub, remote databases, SSH and file transfers need a connection and any required credentials. Files you choose to transfer are sent to those services.

About

HTML Viewer & Editor

This app is a native code editor for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on iPhone and iPad. It allows users to write, preview, and test web code instantly, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and template options. Project data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview and testing
  • Code templates
  • Local project storage
  • SSH/SFTP remote access
Features
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Codex - HTML Editor Code, Preview & Test Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and see your work come to life — right on your iPhone and iPad. Codex is a fast, clean, native code editor built for learning web development and building projects on the go. No account, no clutter — just open and start coding. WRITE CODE FAST Full editor for HTML, CSS & JavaScript Syntax highlighting with light & dark themes Line numbers and a distraction-free, native interface INSTANT PREVIEW & TEST Live preview your pages instantly on device Test your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without leaving the app See changes as you build START FROM TEMPLATES Kick off with ready-made templates (Blank, Landing page, and more) Save time and learn from clean, working examples ORGANIZE YOUR WORK Manage multiple projects Everything stored locally — your code stays private on your device REMOTE ACCESS (SSH/SFTP) Connect to your own servers to work with remote files Credentials stored securely in the device Keychain PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up required We never upload or read your code CODEX PRO Unlock the full experience with Pro: Unlimited projects All premium templates SSH / SFTP remote access Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Try Codex free, upgrade anytime. Whether you're learning to code, prototyping an idea, or editing files on the go, Codex - HTML Editor gives you a powerful web editor in your pocket. Download Codex today and start building. Privacy Plicy: https://sites.google.com/view/htmleditor-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/html-editor-terms-of-use/home

Screenshots

Kodo4 screens
HTML Viewer & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kodo at free against HTML Viewer & Editor's freemium. Kodo also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kodo against 5.0 for HTML Viewer & Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodo has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodo ships an update every 10 days, HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kodo versus HTML Viewer & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodoHTML Viewer & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB16 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperTHEODOR TIBERIUS STEFANMD UZZAL MIA

Customer experience

Kodo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HTML Viewer & Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kodo

No in-app purchases

None

HTML Viewer & Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer & Editor free?
HTML Viewer & Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodo or HTML Viewer & Editor?
HTML Viewer & Editor is rated higher. Kodo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HTML Viewer & Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kodo or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?
Neither Kodo nor HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodo or HTML Viewer & Editor?
Kodo ships an update every 10 days, and HTML Viewer & Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Kodo was updated on October 31, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on October 31, 2026.

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