Best Element Editor Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

HTML Editor is the household name in element editor, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Element Editor Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HTML EditorHTML EditorFree4.2β˜… (819)NoYesSep 2026
2Textastic Code EditorTextastic Code EditorFree was $9.994.7β˜… (2.5K)NoYesSep 2026
3Web Inspector - code debuggerWeb Inspector - code debuggerFree2.9β˜… (30)YesNoAug 2026
4Photoshop Express Photo EditorPhotoshop Express Photo EditorFree4.7β˜… (741K)NoYesSep 2026
5Adobe Photoshop: Photo EditorAdobe Photoshop: Photo EditorFree4.5β˜… (93K)NoYesSep 2026
6EasyEditTextEasyEditTextFree4.4β˜… (61)NoYesSep 2026
7PDF Reader – PDFelementPDF Reader – PDFelementFree4.3β˜… (3.9K)NoNoSep 2026
8Word Editor: DOCX DocumentsWord Editor: DOCX DocumentsFreeβ€”NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Element Editor

HTML Editor#1

HTML Editor by Intrepid

Editor's Choice
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.2😞(819 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#45in Developer Tools
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A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great for online coding
  • πŸ‘ Simple and intuitive UI
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful syntax highlighting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Requires subscription to use
  • πŸ’° Expensive weekly subscription
  • πŸ› Buggy and crashes frequently
  • πŸ‘Ž Obtrusive subscription popup
Textastic Code Editor#2

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Strong Contender
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#11in Developer Tools
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A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Highly performant
  • πŸ‘ Versatile and feature-rich
  • πŸ’‘ Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • πŸ‘ Customizable and intuitive UI
  • πŸ‘ Reliable and stable
  • πŸ‘ Great for mobile development and coding on the go

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • πŸ”’ Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
  • πŸ‘Ž Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
  • πŸ‘Ž Lack of modern code editing features (e.g. auto-indent, code folding)

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FAQ about Element Editor

What are the best element editor apps for iPhone?
HTML Editor tops our element editor apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 819 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top element editor apps we rank are free to download, including HTML Editor and Textastic Code Editor.
HTML Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ element editor apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a lightweight HTML editor. It provides features like syntax highlighting, code completion suggestions, and a live preview panel to help you write and view HTML code efficiently. You can also open, edit, and export your HTML documents.
Key features include syntax highlighting for better code readability, focused code completion suggestions to speed up writing, and a live preview panel to see your changes instantly. It also allows you to open local or iCloud documents, quickly insert tag elements, and dynamically comment out code.