CodeMate vs HTML Launch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeMate
A mobile code editor and viewer with syntax highlighting, customizable themes, and iCloud sync. It allows for quick edits and sharing of code files on iPhone and iPad. Optimized for readability and portability.
- Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
- iCloud sync across devices
- Customizable themes and typography
- Edit and view code on iPhone/iPad
- Share and export code files
- HTML preview with CSS/JS
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CodeMate is a native code editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Edit local source code and configuration files, or connect over SSH to browse remote folders, edit remote files, and work in a terminal. Keep your files in sync with iCloud Drive and Dropbox. Open and edit cloud files on iPhone and iPad, then continue working across your devices. SSH Remote Editing & Terminal • Connect over SSH to open, edit, and save files on your remote computer or server. • Work with a command-line terminal on the connected remote host. • Browse remote folders visually and open files in the editor. • Use the codemate command in the terminal to open remote files for editing. Open more than 200 file formats with native syntax highlighting, including Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, YAML, and Markdown. Key Features: • Native code viewing and editing on iPhone and iPad • Syntax highlighting for 200+ file formats • Multiple tabs and a minimap for navigating long files • Light and dark themes with adjustable fonts, spacing, and margins • Line numbers, current-line highlighting, word wrap, and no-word-wrap modes • Swift symbol list and jump to any line • HTML preview with linked CSS and JavaScript • Custom file extension rules • Share and print source files • Export polished code snapshots as images • External keyboard support for convenient code editing • Preview and validate XML, JSON, and YAML files • Find and replace in code with plain text and regular expression support • Markdown preview CodeMate is made for developers, students, and anyone who wants a focused, portable way to read, learn from, and edit code. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
HTML Launch
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Vibe coded something useful? Give it somewhere to live. HTML Launch lets you build a personal collection of single-file HTML apps and run them directly on your iPhone or iPad. Ask your favorite AI to create a self-contained HTML app, paste the code into HTML Launch, save it, and it becomes part of your personal app collection. Build whatever is useful to you: • Calculators • Trackers • Dashboards • To-do lists • Timers • Games • Personal utilities • Interactive prototypes • Little tools made just for you Each creation lives locally on your device and can be launched again whenever you need it. HTML Launch includes: • A personal library for your HTML apps • Built-in HTML editor • Instant local execution using WebKit • Automatic app names from HTML titles • Separate local browser storage for each app • Export to Files • Quick actions for running, editing and managing your apps • No account required Create and keep up to 3 apps for free. HTML Launch Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited apps, custom names, custom icons and icon colors. From AI-generated code to something you can actually keep and use. Vibe code it. Save it. Launch it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HTML Launch at none against CodeMate's shown. HTML Launch also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, 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. CodeMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and HTML Launch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CodeMate | HTML Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 光 李 | Elena Tserioti |
In-app purchases
CodeMate
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
HTML Launch
- HTML Launch Pro$2.99









