Comparison

HTML Viewer Q vs HTML Viewer

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

Head to head
About

HTML Viewer Q

Easily manage and view local HTML files on your device. Import files via iTunes File Sharing, edit them, and utilize features like syntax highlighting and source text search for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • iTunes File Sharing import
  • Local HTML file management
  • Source text search
  • Tabbed browsing
  • iCloud Drive access
  • Syntax highlighting
Features
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HTML Viewer Q is a lite HTML file management tool. You can import files via ""iTune File sharing"" to it. And the tool will help you to edit & view them easily. ****************************************************** Feature ****************************************************** ◆ iTunes file sharing support. ◆ Local HTML files and bookmarks management. ◆ Source text search. ◆ Tabbed Browsing. ◆ iCloud Drive Access. ◆ Syntax highlighting. ****************************************************** Support ****************************************************** Please follow us on twitter to get the latest news. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/spicalibar WebSite: http://sites.google.com/site/stargazing2spica/ Mail: stargazing.spica@gmail.com

About

HTML Viewer

This app allows you to view HTML files directly on your iPhone and iPad, offline and without tracking. It supports full JavaScript and CSS rendering, making it ideal for developers, students, and educators.

Highlights
  • Offline HTML rendering
  • Full JavaScript and CSS support
  • Import via Files app or Share Sheet
  • Dark Mode support
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • View source code with syntax highlighting (Pro)
Features
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Sitecase is your viewer for local HTML files on iPhone and iPad — local, private and usable offline, with no tracking. Import your HTML files via the Files app or the Share sheet and view them with full CSS and JavaScript support. HTML code saved as a .txt file is shown directly as a page, too. You can also open complete folders with multiple files – entire projects or multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript, not just single files (Pro). Ideal for web developers, students, teachers or anyone who wants to view HTML content on the go. FEATURES: • Full rendering of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Open whole folders: complete projects made of multiple files – multi-page websites with images, CSS and JavaScript (Pro) • Paste HTML code straight from the clipboard (Pro) • Store an unlimited number of files (Pro) • Dark Mode support • Import files via the Share sheet or the Files app • Shortcuts & Siri: open saved files directly – also as an icon on the Home Screen • Pinch to zoom • Turn network access on or off at any time • View and adjust source code with syntax highlighting – changes only affect the copy in the app (Pro) • Text search within files (Pro) • Manage favorites (Pro) • Talk to devices on your own network, e.g. smart home or heating (Pro) • Adjustable zoom level (Pro) • Turn JavaScript support on or off (Pro) PRIVACY: All your files stay local on your device. The app itself doesn't connect to any server and doesn't use any analytics or tracking services. If an opened page intentionally loads online content, you can turn off network access at any time.

Screenshots

HTML Viewer Q4 screens
HTML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTML Viewer at 95% against HTML Viewer Q's 45%. HTML Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). HTML Viewer Q's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 48). On price 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. HTML Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Viewer Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTML Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer Q has 2.8K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of HTML Viewer Q's written reviews are positive against 95% of HTML Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTML Viewer Q ships an update every 4 months, HTML Viewer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HTML Viewer Q versus HTML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Viewer QHTML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.8K ratings)4.7 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpicaDennis Bortmes

Customer experience

HTML Viewer Q

All ratings2,652 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.6%

HTML Viewer

All ratings37 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

Bugs and requests

HTML Viewer Q

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when viewing source code
  • Fails to load HTML files properly
  • Relative links not working
  • Encoding issues
  • Freezes when navigating pages

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add landscape mode
  • Improve UI/UX design
  • Implement load all/infinite scrolling
  • Add support for external CSS and images
  • Introduce dark mode
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  • Improve compatibility with older devices

HTML Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HTML Viewer Q

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HTML Viewer

One-time1
  • Sitecase Pro$5.99

Questions

Is HTML Viewer Q free?
HTML Viewer Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer free?
HTML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTML Viewer Q or HTML Viewer?
HTML Viewer is rated higher. HTML Viewer Q averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while HTML Viewer averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.
Do HTML Viewer Q or HTML Viewer have ads?
HTML Viewer Q shows ads; HTML Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, HTML Viewer Q or HTML Viewer?
HTML Viewer Q ships an update every 4 months, and HTML Viewer every 3 days. Most recently, HTML Viewer Q was updated on November 1, 2026 and HTML Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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