# Textastic Code Editor vs Bluetooth Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Textastic Code Editor at 4.7 against Bluetooth Terminal's 3.3. Textastic Code Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 36%). Bluetooth Terminal's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bluetooth Terminal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Textastic Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Bluetooth Terminal weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Bluetooth Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #131 |
| Size | 26 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Lukas Pistrol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057723256) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #40 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox client, Built-in SSH terminal, Code completion and formatting, External keyboard and trackpad support, Split View and Slide Over multitasking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textastic Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Textastic Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Textastic Pro (One-Time) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly performant
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
- 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**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

**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


### Bluetooth Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

**Highlights:** Send data as ASCII, HEX, or Decimal, View device services and characteristics, Inspect device name, UUID, and RSSI, Button matrix for sending commands, Export session data as CSV, Send current time as Unix timestamp

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show RSSI Values | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Stamp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 1 coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Controller Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 3 coffees | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluetooth Terminal free?

Bluetooth Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Bluetooth Terminal?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Bluetooth Terminal averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Bluetooth Terminal have ads?

Bluetooth Terminal shows ads; Textastic Code Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Bluetooth Terminal?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bluetooth Terminal weekly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bluetooth Terminal on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Bluetooth Terminal?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Bluetooth Terminal at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*