# Textastic Code Editor vs Spck Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Textastic Code Editor at 4.7 against Spck Editor's 4.1. Textastic Code Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 52) and chart position (#23 vs #109). Spck Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Spck Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Textastic Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spck Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Spck Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Spck Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #109 |
| Size | 26 MB | 37 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) | [Zeb Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507309510) |

## 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


### Spck Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A mobile code editor for JavaScript projects, offering Git integration and intelligent code completion for multiple languages. It allows for editing, committing, and running code directly on your device, with AI coding assistance.

**Highlights:** JS Sandbox for on-the-go coding, Git client for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Intelligent code completion (HTML, JS, CSS), Local file access and project search, AI Coding Assistants, Integrated JS Console, Syntax validation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Gold | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Professional coding app feel
- 👍 Good for web development
- 👍 Simple and direct editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 UI has a learning curve
- 🐛 Subscription model disliked
- 🐛 Some features not in free version
- 🐛 Cannot copy and paste

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on sign-in/GitHub connection
- Editor crashes when signing in
- Browser crashes on React JS
- Console not responding
- App crashes when trying to import files

**Requested features**

- Add Kotlin file support (.kt)
- Enable "drag spacebar to move cursor" (iOS feature)
- Add more coding languages (C++, etc.)
- Add desktop/tablet view for HTML preview
- Add server management support (Node.js, Python, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Is Spck Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Spck Editor?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Spck Editor averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Spck Editor have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Spck Editor shows ads.

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

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spck Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Spck Editor on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Spck Editor?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Spck Editor at #109. 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.*