# Textastic Code Editor vs View Source Premier

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against View Source Premier's $6.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 27). View Source Premier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Textastic Code Editor is free to download; View Source Premier costs $6.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. View Source Premier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 27, 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 47% of View Source Premier's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, View Source Premier every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | View Source Premier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #82 |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Andrey Uspanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203890914) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #48 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


### View Source Premier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Code viewing and analysis, Built-in simulator, Error tracking, JavaScript terminal testing, Style and image inspection, Request management, Code beautifier

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Is View Source Premier free?

View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or View Source Premier?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while View Source Premier averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or View Source Premier have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor View Source Premier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or View Source Premier?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and View Source Premier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and View Source Premier on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or View Source Premier?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and View Source Premier at #82. 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.*