# Textastic Code Editor vs Aspect Cropper

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aspect Cropper at free with in-app purchases against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. Aspect Cropper also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 24). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Aspect Cropper sells 3 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 24, 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 83% of Aspect Cropper'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, Aspect Cropper every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Aspect Cropper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspect-cropper/id1528303520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #44 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


### Aspect Cropper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspect-cropper/id1528303520)

Easily resize and crop your photos with custom aspect ratios on your iPhone or iPad. Select multiple images for quick batch editing, or add color margins to fill empty spaces. Ideal for social media, printing, and creative projects.

**Highlights:** Custom aspect ratio cropping, Batch image processing, Color margin addition, Multiple image selection, Save time with quick trimming

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Is Aspect Cropper free?

Aspect Cropper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Aspect Cropper?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Aspect Cropper averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Aspect Cropper have ads?

Aspect Cropper shows ads; Textastic Code Editor does not.

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

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aspect Cropper every 2 months. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 26, 2026 and Aspect Cropper on September 26, 2026.

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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.*