Comparison

Source 3 vs SourceView Pro

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

Head to head
About

Source 3

View the HTML source code of any webpage directly within Safari. This app offers customizable syntax highlighting for a better developer experience on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • View HTML source code
  • Safari extension integration
  • Customizable syntax highlighting
  • Easy access via Action icon
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Source is an app plus a Safari extension that makes it easy to do one key web developer task: view the HTML source of any web page, with beautiful and customisable syntax highlighting. Just browse the web in Safari as you normally would, and if you want to view the source for your current page just tap the Action icon and choose Source. The following steps show you how to get extensions to enhance your browsing experience in Safari on ‌iOS 15‌. Settings app → Safari → Extensions → toggle on the app or settings.

About

SourceView Pro

Analyze the source code of any webpage directly within your iOS Safari browser. This tool offers professional syntax highlighting, advanced formatting options, and efficient access to HTML, designed for developers and web enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Advanced formatting
  • Adjustable text size
  • Offline source code access
  • Privacy focused
  • Dark mode UI
Features
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SourceView Pro brings the power of desktop web development to your iOS Safari browser. View and analyze the source code of any webpage with a sleek, professional interface and powerful features designed for developers, designers, and web enthusiasts. Key Features: • Beautiful Syntax Highlighting • Professional code highlighting with neon-style theme • Clear, readable formatting optimized for mobile • Customizable font sizes for comfortable viewing • Advanced Formatting Options • Pretty Print HTML for better readability • Line wrapping options • Adjustable text size • Copy formatted or raw source code • Fast & Efficient • Instant source code access through Safari extension • Works offline - no internet required for processing • Quick copy-to-clipboard functionality • Privacy Focused • Works completely offline • No data collection • No tracking • No analytics • Developer Friendly • View any webpage's HTML source • Analyze website structures • Learn from other developers' code • Perfect for debugging and learning • Professional Design • Dark mode interface • Clean, modern UI • Optimized for iOS devices • Intuitive controls Perfect for: Web Developers UI/UX Designers Students learning web development Digital marketers analyzing websites Anyone interested in web technology Download SourceView Pro today and unlock professional source code viewing capabilities on your iOS device!

Screenshots

Source 32 screens
SourceView Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SourceView Pro at every 5 days against Source 3's every 2 months. Source 3's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 33%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Source 3 costs $0.99 and SourceView Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source 3 ships an update every 2 months, SourceView Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Source 3 versus SourceView Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource 3SourceView Pro
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#68 — better#117
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreet Coder LLCDor Pascal

Customer experience

Source 3

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

SourceView Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Source 3

No in-app purchases

None

SourceView Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source 3 free?
Source 3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SourceView Pro free?
SourceView Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Source 3 or SourceView Pro have ads?
Neither Source 3 nor SourceView Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source 3 or SourceView Pro?
Source 3 ships an update every 2 months, and SourceView Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Source 3 was updated on October 10, 2026 and SourceView Pro on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Source 3 or SourceView Pro?
Source 3 currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and SourceView Pro at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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