Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs RenPyLinter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Textastic Code Editor

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
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Textastic is a comprehensive and versatile text and code editor for iPad and iPhone. It supports syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages. Connect to SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV servers or to your Dropbox account. Use the built-in SSH terminal to work directly on your server. Features: - Syntax highlighting for more than 80 languages, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C++, Swift, Objective-C, Rust, XML, Markdown, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Lua, YAML, JSON, SQL, shell scripts, and many more (full list available on the website) - Compatible with Sublime Text 3 and TextMate 1 syntax definitions and themes - Code completion for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C, Objective-C, and PHP - SFTP (SSH), FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL), WebDAV, and Dropbox clients - SSH terminal connections - Code formatter for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON - Git repositories from the Git client app Working Copy can be opened as external folders in Textastic - Emmet support - JavaScript console - iCloud Drive file synchronization - WebDAV server for easy file transfer between Textastic and your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi - Symbol list for quick navigation within a file - Full support for external keyboards, trackpads, and mice - Configurable keyboard shortcuts - Additional keys above the virtual keyboard for frequently used programming characters - Cursor navigation wheel for easy text selection - Move the cursor using swipe gestures - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Open multiple files in tabs - Multiple windows on iPadOS - Dark Mode support - Support for common text encodings such as UTF-8, UTF-16, and ISO-8859-1 - Support for different tab widths and soft tabs (spaces instead of tabs) - Custom fonts - Find and Replace, including regular expression search - Find in multiple files - File information such as character and word counts - Local and remote web preview for HTML and Markdown files Pricing: Textastic requires a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. Each subscription includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. Privacy Policy: https://www.textasticapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RenPyLinter

This tool allows users to read Ren'Py visual novels on their mobile devices. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to use, with all functions accessible from the homepage. The application is not officially affiliated with or supported by the Ren'Py project.

Highlights
  • Ren'Py visual novel reader
  • Lightweight application
  • Fast startup
  • Simple homepage interface
  • Mobile device compatibility
Features
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RenPyLinter: Your Ren'Py Story Library Add, organize and play Ren'Py visual novels on your device. Keep your stories together in My Stories, view their details and play time, and continue reading in your preferred language. Features: - Add stories from Files as ZIP, RAR, 7z or TAR archives. - Translate dialogue and menus as you play. Offline Translation works without a connection; AI Translation reads the context for a more natural tone. - View and edit saves, and back up and restore them with iCloud. - Browse character art, CGs, music, videos and scripts in the Media Library. Scrub, change playback speed and loop media; watch videos in full screen and view audio waveforms. - Choose the engine version for each story, from Ren'Py 7.5.3 through 8.5.3. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by or supported by the official Ren'Py project. Please contact us directly for support. Terms of Use (EULA, also applicable to auto-renewable subscriptions): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
RenPyLinter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RenPyLinter at paid against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 6) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RenPyLinter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, 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 76% of RenPyLinter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, RenPyLinter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Textastic Code Editor versus RenPyLinter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorRenPyLinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Blach武汉小强科技有限责任公司

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

All ratings2,552 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative22.6%

RenPyLinter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

Textastic Code Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

RenPyLinter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Textastic Code Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Textastic Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Textastic Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Textastic Pro (One-Time)$69.99
4 purchases

RenPyLinter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership - 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Translation Lite$2.99
  • Early Bird Rewards$99.99

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RenPyLinter free?
RenPyLinter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or RenPyLinter?
Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while RenPyLinter averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or RenPyLinter have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor RenPyLinter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or RenPyLinter?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and RenPyLinter fortnightly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and RenPyLinter on October 25, 2026.

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