# Textastic Code Editor vs Geocaching Datalogger

The clearest difference is rating: Textastic Code Editor at 4.7 against Geocaching Datalogger's 3.7. Textastic Code Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Geocaching Datalogger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Geocaching Datalogger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Geocaching Datalogger's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Geocaching Datalogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching-datalogger/id1525850620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Adafruit Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/492487674) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #51 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


### Geocaching Datalogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching-datalogger/id1525850620)

This app assists GPS treasure hunters and artists by recording location history with a map. Users can log related data and export it for use in other applications.

**Highlights:** Record location history, Map view of locations, Log related data, Export data, Assistant for GPS users

**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 Geocaching Datalogger free?

Geocaching Datalogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Geocaching Datalogger?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Geocaching Datalogger averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Geocaching Datalogger have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Geocaching Datalogger shows ads.

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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.*