Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs Simple Code Editor for Web

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

Simple Code Editor for Web

Features
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Simple Code Editor for Web is your on-the-go coding companion designed to make web development seamless and efficient. Whether you are a seasoned developer, a student learning to code, or a hobbyist, this app provides you with all the essential tools to write, edit, and run your code anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Multiple Languages: Write and edit HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript code effortlessly. - Code Highlighting: Syntax highlighting for all supported languages to improve code readability. - Instantly run your code and see the output within the app. - Error Handling: Get error messages for PHP and JavaScript to debug and refine your code quickly. - Code Saving: Save your code projects with a name and retrieve them later to continue working. - Theme Options: Switch between light and dark modes to suit your coding environment and reduce eye strain. Who Will This App Benefit: - Web Developers: Perfect for professional developers who need a mobile solution for coding. - Students: Ideal for learners who want to practice coding anytime without the need for a full setup. - Hobbyists: Great for coding enthusiasts who enjoy developing and testing web pages in their spare time. - Teachers and Educators: A handy tool for teaching web development concepts interactively. Why Choose Simple Code Editor for Web? Simple Code Editor for Web is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. It’s a lightweight, user-friendly app that provides powerful coding capabilities without the need for a complex setup. Perfect for quick edits, testing, and learning, it ensures you have your code editor available wherever you go. Download Simple Code Editor for Web today and take your web development projects with you!

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
Simple Code Editor for Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against Simple Code Editor for Web's $0.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on chart position (#9 vs #160). Simple Code Editor for Web's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Textastic Code Editor is free to download; Simple Code Editor for Web costs $0.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Code Editor for Web asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Textastic Code Editor versus Simple Code Editor for Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorSimple Code Editor for Web
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#9 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachHardi Darweish

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

Simple Code Editor for Web

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
None

Simple Code Editor for Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Code Editor for Web free?
Simple Code Editor for Web costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Textastic Code Editor or Simple Code Editor for Web have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Simple Code Editor for Web shows ads.
Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Simple Code Editor for Web?
Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Simple Code Editor for Web at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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