# Textastic Code Editor — user reviews > 597 indexed App Store user reviews of Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach, rated 4.70/5 from 2,497 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,143 · 4★ 186 · 3★ 39 · 2★ 29 · 1★ 100 ## What do users think of Textastic Code Editor? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Highly performant - 👍 Versatile and feature-rich - 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy) - 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI - 👍 Reliable and stable - 👍 Great for mobile development and coding on the go **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes - 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality - 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow - 👎 Lack of modern code editing features (e.g. auto-indent, code folding) **Commonly reported bugs** - Issues with SSH/SFTP connectivity and authentication - Problems with handling large files or files with certain extensions - Inconsistent text selection and editing behavior **Most requested features** - Add support for more cloud storage providers (e.g. Google Drive, OneDrive) - Implement a more seamless remote file editing and syncing workflow - Improve code editing features like code folding, multi-cursor support, and code beautification - Add a built-in terminal or ability to run code directly within the app ## Newest reviews (12 of 597) ### 2/5 — Seems like an amazing app… but paywall *2026-08-15, version 10.9.7* This seems like an amazing app based on everything I've seen, but everything is locked behind a paywall. Including viewing, creating, and editing code files, which is literally the purpose of a code editor. I wish the pro subscription were less of a necessity and more of an optional upgrade for advanced features. Granted, it's only $20 a year, but it's still something to be aware of before downloading. ### 2/5 — 70€ um eine Datei aus meinen Downloads zu bearbeiten?! *2026-06-08, version 10.9.4* Die App mag so gut sein, wie sie möchte, aber 70€ für einen Texteditor zu bezahlen, damit man eine Datei aus seinem Download Ordner bearbeiten darf halte ich leider nicht für gerechtfertigt, sorry! Manche hatten scheinbar die Möglichkeit die App vor Jahren für 10€ zu kaufen. Damit hätte ich den Entwickler auch gerne unterstüzt, aber 70€ ist einfach zu viel! Auch das 20€ Jahresabo macht hier keinen Sinn, da es sich um einen Texteditor handelt, sehe ich hier keinen Sinn im aufgerufenen Preis, da dem Entwickler keine laufende Kosten anfallen, die einen so hohen Abopreis rechtfertigen… Also ein Abomodell für einen Texteditor geht mir leider zu weit! 2 Sterne, da die App sich laut Beschreibung leider gut angehört hat. ### 2/5 — Misleading *2026-06-02, version 10.9.4* Downloaded the app thinking it was free, but you have to pay to use the app, you can’t create or edit files without paying :( sadly misleading ### 1/5 — Can’t make a single text file without paying LOL! Uninstalled *2026-06-01, version 10.9.4* Can’t make a single text file without paying LOL! Uninstalled ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-05-30, version 10.9.4* This cost money to do code like what the hell horrible game ### 3/5 — good but pricing is insane *2026-05-29, version 10.9.4* monthly sub or 70 for a one time purchase for a text editor is insane for a personal user (might make sense for corporate/business) ### 1/5 — Subscription *2026-05-28, version 10.9.4* Requires subscription for making files bruh ### 1/5 — Free version is completely useless *2026-05-28, version 10.9.4* The free version is only a placeholder. It cannot even read text files, let alone edit. Label it honestly with the $19.99 price tag. ### 1/5 — No Trial *2026-05-25, version 10.9.4* If I can download this app for free, you should let me try it for free. Just one day. Waste of my time. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-04-30, version 10.9.4* I’ve never deleted an app so fast. Don’t waste your time ### 2/5 — Come on! *2026-04-22, version 10.9.4* So… to use even the most basic feature of a TEXT EDITOR I have to pay. I don’t think so. I will continue using Runestone as it’s generous on the free tier and really good on premium plan. ### 3/5 — Great app, but paywalled *2026-04-06, version 10.9.3* Super useful app with some great features. Everything is locked behind a paywall though, even basic features like viewing. So be prepared to shell out a few bucks. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It’s getting worst with every update *2026-08-13, version 10.9.7* Last update is the worst ever. Now, just trying to open a file is prone to crash, corrupting files. Stay away from this. ### 1/5 — Paywall Clickbait *2026-08-04, version 10.9.6* There is no point in the free version other than to show you what you could have if you subscribe. It can’t even open files, so it’s very underhand to offer it free in the App Store…. Clickbait at best. Koder is much better for the free functionality. ### 1/5 — Herşey paralı 💶 *2026-07-28, version 10.9.5* Uygulamayı açar açmaz ücret istemesi hoşuma gitmedi. Önce deneme imkanı sunulmalıydı. Ben bunun yerine TrueCode kullanmayı tercih ediyorum. ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-07-07* Every thing needs to pay! ! **Developer response:** Textastic offers a 7-day free trial when starting a monthly or yearly subscription, so you can explore all features before deciding to buy. No payment is charged if you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. If you prefer not to subscribe, a one-time purchase option is also available. Offering a free download with in-app purchases is the only way to provide a free trial through the App Store. ### 1/5 — It doesn’t open files without subscription *2026-07-05, version 10.9.5* This is completely paid app, it does not provide even basic functions without subscription. ### 1/5 — Paid *2026-06-17, version 10.9.4* Just make it paid. Does nothing for free. ### 1/5 — Just make the app paid access at this point, or advertise it as a paid experience. *2026-06-16, version 10.9.4* You literally cannot do anything until you purchase the subscription. No free features whatsoever, not even viewing or editing files. ### 1/5 — Interruptions *2026-06-13, version 10.9.4* The app should not interrupt me with a request to read it while I’m trying to use it ### 1/5 — Not Free *2026-06-12, version 10.9.4* There is no free version of this app without a subscription fee. Meanwhile Notepad++ and VS Code, both completely outperform this app, are free. There is no reason to charge for this. ### 1/5 — Purchased years ago before subscription *2026-06-02, version 10.9.4* Unless I am doing something wrong, simple editing does not work without subscription. I don’t need any application bad enough to have monthly subscriptions. Monthly subscriptions are not a good business model for the general public use. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Merece 7 🌟 *2026-08-12, version 10.9.7* Infelizmente o iOS não permite :-) ### 5/5 — Essential for Web Development on iPad *2026-08-02, version 10.9.6* The best text-editor for web development I have used on iPad! It’s got a great interface, is easy to use, and lets me comfortably work on websites on my iPad. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-07-29, version 10.9.6* The app is perfect, but I strongly recommend adding one more feature in Search icon, I need another search icon that allow me to enter the line number to move to the specific line. AI tells “edit line#333 and it’s sometimes difficult to find this specific line manually ### 5/5 — Over 6 years and 2 iPads *2026-06-12, version 10.9.4* Textastic was one the first apps I bought in 2020 for my shiny new iPad and it was a first install for M5 iPadPro. It is my go to editor for all things text. ### 5/5 — Muy Funcional *2026-06-10, version 10.9.4* Potente, con funciones basicas pero necesarias, vale cada centavo que pagué. ### 5/5 — Builtin SFTP is a godsend *2026-06-06, version 10.9.4* Initially I preferred another editor because I felt Textastic’s big title bar was a downside. However, after putting these editors into practice I’ve come to realize how irritating MacOS’s “Safe Save” is and how it changes my file permissions to 600, regardless what workarounds I’ve tried. Textastic’s SFTP is really intuitive and unintrusive and was very easy to start using in my workflow. This way I can keep using the iPad as a “thin client” for my Mac. It’s really great. The built-in terminal is a nice touch for quick commands but I’ve found that it’s not good for long running commands since it seems like it can time out and you can lose your session (I guess you could tmux). But I use another product I prefer for that anyway. ### 5/5 — My favorite editor! *2026-06-05, version 10.9.4* I've tried all the code editors for iPad, and Textastic is definitely the best. I use the app to update my website from my iPad Pro. With web preview and SFTP built in, it's almost easier than working on my MacBook. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Super App und super Service *2026-04-05, version 10.9.3* Eine super App und ich habe auch die ProVersion gekauft. Der Service ist hervorragend. Ich hatte das Problem bei der Nutzung einer externen USB Tastatur, dass die unterste Zeile durch eine weiße Zeile und die Tastenkürzel überdeckt ist und so der geschiebene Text nicht mehr sichtbar ist. Das Problem ist eine Einstellung im Iphone, das auch bei anderen Apps in Auswahllisten auftritt. Durch den Tipp des Entwicklers, die Einstellung zu ändern, war das Problem gelöst. Einstellungen -> Bedienungshilfen -> Anzeige & Textgröße -> Transparenz reduzieren ausschalten ### 5/5 — Fantastic text editor *2026-03-26, version 10.9.3* I have to edit a lot of plaintext files (.TXT, .MD, .HTML, .CSS, .JS, .JSON, .CSV, ETC) and Textastic makes it so i can do it on my iPad now. It works great and it works seamlessly. Highly recommend for text editing on an iPad. Five stars. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for. *2026-02-20, version 10.9.2* This is the app that I was hoping for yet assumed probably didn’t exist precisely as I needed it to. Yet it does. Great stuff. 👍 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*