Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs SwiftUI Companion

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

SwiftUI Companion

Features
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Welcome to SwiftUI Companion! Are you a SwiftUI developer looking for a quick and effortless way to preview system elements in action? Whether you're fine-tuning your UI or experimenting with system sounds, SwiftUI Companion is your go-to companion for SwiftUI development on iPhone and iPad. This powerful yet lightweight tool lets you: Hear System Sounds – Instantly play and preview system sound codes to find the perfect audio cue for your app. Visualize Shapes – Explore SwiftUI’s shape library with full customization—adjust borders, fills, gradients, and more. Preview Text Styles – See all system text sizes and formatting options to ensure your typography is pixel-perfect. Discover System Colors – Browse SwiftUI’s built-in color palette, including gradient variations, to match your app’s aesthetic. No more guessing how things will look or sound—SwiftUI Companion makes it effortless to explore SwiftUI’s built-in resources in a structured, interactive way. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a pro refining your designs, this app saves time and inspires creativity. Download now and make SwiftUI development smoother, faster, and more intuitive than ever!

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
SwiftUI Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against SwiftUI Companion's $0.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked). SwiftUI Companion'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; SwiftUI Companion costs $0.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SwiftUI Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Textastic Code Editor versus SwiftUI Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorSwiftUI Companion
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachNishat Majid

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

SwiftUI Companion

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

SwiftUI Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftUI Companion free?
SwiftUI Companion costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Textastic Code Editor or SwiftUI Companion have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor SwiftUI Companion shows ads.

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