Comparison

HtmlFox vs Omnia Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Edit HTML source code
  • Preview local HTML files
  • Export as HTML
  • Export previews as PDF
  • Search page content
  • Access recent documents
Features
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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.

About

Omnia Reader

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HtmlFox2 screens
Omnia Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HtmlFox versus Omnia Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHtmlFoxOmnia Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 罗LiChuan Lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HtmlFox

One-time1
  • HtmlFox Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Omnia Reader

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is HtmlFox free?
HtmlFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Omnia Reader free?
Omnia Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HtmlFox or Omnia Reader have ads?
Neither HtmlFox nor Omnia Reader shows ads.

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