Comparison

Best Text Edit + WEB HTML vs HTML Viewer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Best Text Edit + WEB HTML

A text editor designed for iPad that allows you to edit various file types, including HTML and JavaScript code. It also offers file management, a built-in browser for viewing files, and the ability to download files via HTTP.

Highlights
  • Edit text, HTML, and JS files
  • Create and rename directories/files
  • View files in built-in browser
  • Download files via HTTP
  • Send files via email
Features
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This is the text editor for iPad. [Features] * Can edit text files (and HTML/JS code) :) * Make(rename) directories and files * View files in built-in browser * Download files by HTTP * Input symbols by accessory view * Send files by e-mail

About

HTML Viewer Pro

View HTML source code from URLs or directly from Safari. This app offers multi-tab browsing, bookmarking, and search functionality. Customize the display with various themes, fonts, and user agents.

Highlights
  • View source code from URLs
  • View source code from Safari share
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Keyword search in source code
  • Switch between static and dynamic HTML
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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It is a multi-functional HTML source viewer. You can view the source code by URLs, and of course, you can also view the source code from Safari's share button. Since it is the latest version of the app, it covers almost all the features of other apps. [Features & Functions] - Browser and source code switching. - Multi-tab browsing. - Display bookmarks and history. - Search for keywords in the source code. - Switch between static and dynamic HTML. - Changing the user agent. - Display non-HTML languages. - Use the cloud, such as iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. - Use local files in the iPhone and iPad. - Balanced light operation. [View source code] - About 90 different design themes available. - Change the font, size and line spacing. - Switch between static and dynamic HTML. - Support for almost all programming languages (over 180). [Terms & Conditions] https://www.hayaya.net/terms-conditions/html-viewer.html [Privacy Policy] https://www.hayaya.net/privacy-policy/html-viewer.html

Screenshots

HTML Viewer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTML Viewer Pro at 3.9 against Best Text Edit + WEB HTML's 1.2. HTML Viewer Pro also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 35%) and ratings volume (45 vs 5). Best Text Edit + WEB HTML's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. HTML Viewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Best Text Edit + WEB HTML asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer Pro has 45 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Best Text Edit + WEB HTML's written reviews are positive against 49% of HTML Viewer Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Text Edit + WEB HTML ships an update every 27 months, HTML Viewer Pro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Best Text Edit + WEB HTML versus HTML Viewer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Text Edit + WEB HTMLHTML Viewer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)3.9 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews49.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings545 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 15 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvgeny EGOROVHayato Shimizu

Customer experience

Best Text Edit + WEB HTML

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%

HTML Viewer Pro

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral13.2%
Negative37.7%

In-app purchases

None

Best Text Edit + WEB HTML

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Buying out)$19.99

Questions

Is Best Text Edit + WEB HTML free?
Best Text Edit + WEB HTML is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer Pro free?
HTML Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Best Text Edit + WEB HTML or HTML Viewer Pro?
HTML Viewer Pro is rated higher. Best Text Edit + WEB HTML averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HTML Viewer Pro averages 3.9 from 45 ratings.
Do Best Text Edit + WEB HTML or HTML Viewer Pro have ads?
HTML Viewer Pro shows ads; Best Text Edit + WEB HTML does not.
Which is updated more often, Best Text Edit + WEB HTML or HTML Viewer Pro?
Best Text Edit + WEB HTML ships an update every 27 months, and HTML Viewer Pro every 15 months. Most recently, Best Text Edit + WEB HTML was updated on October 4, 2026 and HTML Viewer Pro on October 10, 2026.

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