Source Edit vs LudyVAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Source Edit
This Safari extension allows you to view and edit the HTML source code of any webpage directly on your iPhone or iPad. Make real-time changes to live pages without needing an internet connection or an account. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data locally.
- View full HTML source
- Edit HTML in real-time
- Apply changes to live pages
- Works offline on device
- No account or internet needed
- Privacy-focused local processing
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Source Edit is a Safari Action Extension that puts a full HTML source editor right in your browser — on iPhone and iPad. Browse to any page in Safari, tap the Share button, and Source Edit instantly loads the complete HTML source in a clean editor. Make your changes, tap Done, and they're applied to the live page on the spot. What you can do: • Inspect the full HTML structure of any webpage • Edit, tweak, or test HTML changes in real time • Apply edits back to the live page without reloading • Works entirely on your device — no account, no server, no internet required Privacy first: Source Edit processes everything locally. It never collects, stores, or transmits your data. No tracking, no analytics, no third parties.
LudyVAC
This app converts videos to audio files in various formats, all processed offline on your device. It offers features like ringtone creation, batch conversion, and audio trimming with a visual editor. Enjoy a private and secure conversion experience without ads.
- Video to audio conversion
- 9 audio formats supported
- Custom ringtone creation
- Batch conversion
- Lossless audio extraction
- Audio trimming with waveform editor
- 100% offline processing
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Convert any video to audio in seconds. LudyVAC extracts high-quality audio from your videos — completely offline, with no ads in the free tier. 9 audio formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AIFF, ALAC, CAF, M4R — all on-device. Create custom iPhone ringtones, batch convert multiple files, and trim audio with a visual waveform editor. KEY FEATURES — Video to Audio Conversion — Select any video from your Photo Library or Files app and convert to your preferred audio format. Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, 3GP, AVI, MKV, and more input formats. — 9 Audio Formats — MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, CAF, M4R. Choose your quality: 64, 128, 192, 256, or 320 kbps. — Ringtone Maker — Create ringtones from any video. Trim up to 40 seconds with a visual waveform editor. Export M4R and set as ringtone via GarageBand. — Batch Conversion (Pro) — Convert multiple videos at once. Select files, choose format and quality, and process them all. — Lossless Audio Extraction — Extract audio without re-encoding for perfect quality preservation. Ideal for audiophiles and professional workflows. — Audio Trimming — Trim audio with a precise waveform editor. Set exact start and end points with fade in/out options. — 100% Offline & Private — All processing happens on your device. Your videos never leave your iPhone or iPad. No server uploads, no tracking. — Siri Shortcuts — Automate your conversions with Siri Shortcuts. — Part of the Ludy Suite — Works seamlessly with LudyAmp (audio enhancer) and LudyTag (metadata editor). SUPPORT Questions? Email support@ludy.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LudyVAC at Free against Source Edit's $0.99. LudyVAC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 132 months). Source Edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
LudyVAC is free to download; Source Edit costs $0.99 up front. LudyVAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Source Edit asks for nothing beyond the download.
LudyVAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 11 respectively.
Source Edit ships an update every 132 months, LudyVAC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Source Edit | LudyVAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 132 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulsely Consulting | Ludy Ankas, LLC |
Customer experience
Source Edit
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In-app purchases
Source Edit
No in-app purchases
LudyVAC
- LudyVAC Pro Lifetime$7.99
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