# Textastic Code Editor vs Web Inspector

The clearest difference is rating: Textastic Code Editor at 4.7 against Web Inspector's 3.9. Textastic Code Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 152) and chart position (#10 vs #50). Web Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Web Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 152, 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 65% of Web Inspector's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Web Inspector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Web Inspector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #50 |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #48 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


### Web Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, Element style viewer, JavaScript console, Network request monitoring, Resource storage details

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient web inspector
- 👍 Useful debugging tools
- 🔍 Helpful for web development
- 💡 Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficult to use or navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Disappears when reloading webpage
- Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- Doesn't load on crashed tabs
- Permissions issues

**Requested features**

- CSS editing capabilities
- Resizable panel
- Improved console functionality
- Better integration with Safari


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Is Web Inspector free?

Web Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Web Inspector?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Web Inspector averages 3.9 from 152 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Web Inspector have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Web Inspector shows ads.

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

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Web Inspector weekly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 5, 2026 and Web Inspector on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Web Inspector?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector at #50. 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.*