Textastic Code Editor Apple

Textastic Code Editor

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH

Features & Capabilities

Textastic is a comprehensive code editor for iPad and iPhone that supports syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, and connects to SFTP/FTP/WebDAV servers or Dropbox. It includes an SSH terminal, code completion, Emmet, and iCloud Drive sync. It’s compatible with Sublime Text 3 and TextMate syntax definitions/themes, offers tabs, split view, external keyboard support, and customizable shortcuts for efficient development on iOS. Additional features include a built-in code formatter, Git integration via external apps, and rich navigation tools like a symbol list, find/replace, and web previews.

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Developed by:
Alexander Blach
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261
Website:
https://www.textasticapp.com/

User Reviews

Textastic is a powerful code/text editor with broad language support and strong iPad/iPhone workflow, especially for cloud-enabled editing and cross-device work. But its recurring downside is a paywall-heavy model: the free tier is largely unusable, pricing is seen as expensive and opaque, and some users report being charged again after paying earlier. This paywall-centric approach is the most persistent drawback across reviews.
Pros
  • Excellent syntax highlighting for many languages, including LaTeX.
  • Great for editing on iPad/iPhone with a solid UI and performance.
  • Strong cloud/file management with iCloud support and good integration with Working Copy for cross‑device workflows.
  • Rich features and customization for code and text editing (undo/redo, multiple editing options).
Cons
  • Free tier is effectively unusable, forcing users to subscribe or make a Pro purchase just to view/edit files.
  • Pricing model is expensive and often appears opaque or confusing to users.
  • Some users report being locked out or asked to pay again after an initial purchase, leading to frustration.
Recent reviews
You literally cannot do anything until you purchase the subscription. No free features whatsoever, not even viewing or editing files.
by Jo*****, 2026-06-16

The app should not interrupt me with a request to read it while I’m trying to use it
by rk*****, 2026-06-13
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