# Textastic Code Editor vs Face Mesh

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (69% vs 33%). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Textastic Code Editor is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 16, 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 33% of Face Mesh's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Face Mesh every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Face Mesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #173 |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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


### Face Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

**Highlights:** Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh, Tap to select/deselect individual vertices, Select face outline and eyes, Export index arrays, Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Face Mesh free?

Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Face Mesh?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Face Mesh averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Face Mesh have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Face Mesh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Face Mesh?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Face Mesh every 38 months. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Face Mesh on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Face Mesh?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Face Mesh at #173. 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.*