# Textastic Code Editor vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Textastic Code Editor at 69% against HTML Editor's 22%. Textastic Code Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). HTML Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 819 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Textastic Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 22% of HTML Editor's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, HTML Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 819 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #41 |
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #43 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


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #104 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

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

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.2 from 819 ratings.

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

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor HTML Editor shows ads.

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

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTML Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and HTML Editor on September 24, 2026.

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

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and HTML Editor at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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