HtmlFox vs Omnia Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HtmlFox
Edit and preview HTML files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Open local documents, modify source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. This tool offers instant previews and efficient file management for web developers and hobbyists.
- Edit HTML source code
- Preview local HTML files
- Export as HTML
- Export previews as PDF
- Search page content
- Access recent documents
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HtmlFox is a lightweight HTML document editor and preview tool for iPhone and iPad. Open local .html, .htm, and .xhtml files from the Files app, preview them instantly, search page content, edit source code, and export your work as HTML or PDF. Key features: • Open local HTML and XHTML documents • Preview pages in a clean reading view • Search within page content • Edit HTML source code • Export edited documents as HTML • Export previews as PDF • Reopen recent documents quickly • Distinguish same-name files by source path • Works without an account HtmlFox is designed for local documents. Your files and recent file information stay on your device and are not uploaded to the developer. Editing and export are available with HtmlFox Pro, a one-time in-app purchase with no subscription. The app includes local introductory access so you can try Pro features before unlocking.
Omnia Reader
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Omnia Reader is a universal e-book reader that opens almost anything — EPUB, PDF, CBZ/CBR comics, MOBI & AZW3 (Kindle), TXT, Markdown, HTML, DOCX, RTF, FB2, CSV — built entirely with native iOS frameworks. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Your books and reading data stay on your device. READ EVERYTHING, FREE • 12+ formats, unlimited local library • Resume, table of contents, bookmarks • Comics with chapters and zoom; even GB-sized files open instantly • Day/night themes, system fonts, adjustable size, spacing and margins • Dictionary lookup and translation, full-text search • Read-aloud (TTS): automatic voice per language, background playback, lock-screen controls, follow-along, cross-chapter • 4-color highlights + notes (3 per book; unlimited in PDFs), export to Markdown • Beautiful quote cards to share • 17 languages, built-in handbook UNLOCK OMNIA PRO (one-time, no subscription) • On-device AI: summaries, Q&A and vocabulary — free, offline, private • Sync reading progress, bookmarks and highlights across devices — and your book files too • Remote libraries: WebDAV, OPDS, iCloud Drive • Unlimited highlights • Import your own fonts (.ttf/.otf) • Paged mode incl. paged EPUB, page-curl animation, two-page, vertical CJK, justify • Vocabulary deck with spaced repetition, tags, advanced stats WHY OMNIA • Truly native — fast, light, no third-party SDKs • Works fully offline • No subscription, no ads, no data collection • Buy Pro once, use on iPhone and iPad Bring your own books and enjoy reading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HtmlFox at 17.0 against Omnia Reader's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. HtmlFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Omnia Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HtmlFox | Omnia Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 旭 罗 | LiChuan Lin |
In-app purchases
HtmlFox
- HtmlFox Pro$2.99
Omnia Reader
- Pro$9.99








