# Textastic Code Editor vs Google Play Console

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Play Console at none against Textastic Code Editor's 3. Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 154) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Google Play Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Textastic Code Editor against 4.7 for Google Play Console. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Textastic Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 57% of Google Play Console's.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Google Play Console every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Google Play Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews) | [4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #29 |
| Size | 26 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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


### Google Play Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor key app metrics, manage orders, and issue refunds. Engage with users by viewing and replying to app reviews. Track app availability across various release tracks.

**Highlights:** Monitor app metrics, Manage app orders, Issue refunds, View and reply to reviews, Track release availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Google Play Console free?

Google Play Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Google Play Console?

Textastic Code Editor and Google Play Console are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 154 ratings respectively.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Google Play Console have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Google Play Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Google Play Console?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Google Play Console every 6 weeks. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Google Play Console on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Google Play Console?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Google Play Console at #29. 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.*