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I Built an iOS App for Running HTML on Your Phone (Even Offline)

The Problem

Every time I used an AI tool to generate an HTML game or tool, I ran into the same wall: there was no easy way to actually run it on my phone and keep it around.

I would make something cool in a browser tab, show it to a friend, and then... it was gone. Buried in some folder or lost when I closed the tab.

What I Built

Like Code is an iOS app that does one thing well: you upload any HTML file (or paste code directly), and it runs it in a clean, full-screen environment. No browser chrome, no address bar - it feels like a native app experience.

What It Actually Does

  • Runs any HTML - games, tools, animations, whatever you create
  • Works completely offline - once you save something to your collection, it is there without internet
  • Code editing built in - if you generated a game with AI, you can tweak the code to change difficulty, make yourself invincible, or customize it however you want
  • Collection management - organize your HTML creations like your own private app library
  • File import - upload HTML files directly or paste code from clipboard

Why I Think This Matters

The vibe coding movement is producing incredible HTML content every day. People are building games, interactive tools, creative experiments - but most of this content disappears in browser tabs.

HTML is arguably the most universal runtime that exists. Every phone has a browser. But there is a gap between it works in a browser and it feels like my app. That is the gap I am trying to close.

The Honest Part

This is an indie app built by a solo developer. It is not backed by a tech company. It does what it says - runs your HTML on your phone, keeps it available offline, lets you edit the code. If you are into HTML development or vibe coding, I think you will find it genuinely useful.

If you want to check it out: Like Code on the App Store

Happy to answer any questions about how it works or what is under the hood.

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