Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs Rev for Vercel

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

Rev for Vercel

Manage your Vercel projects and deployments on the go. Monitor project activity, control deployments, manage domains, and view logs in real-time. Ideal for indie hackers and developers who need constant access to their Vercel instances.

Highlights
  • Project overview and browsing
  • Deployment actions (re-deploy, promote, rollback)
  • Domain management (add, remove, view status)
  • Real-time build and function logs
  • Observability and firewall monitoring
  • Environment variable management
Features
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A client to manage your Vercel projects and much more. Bring your indie hacking journey everywhere you go with Rev! ▲ PROJECTS - Most Recent Projects at a glance - Browse All Projects on your team(s) ▲ DEPLOYMENTS - Actions: Re-deploy, Promote, Rollback, and Cancel - Distinguish the Current Live Deployment - View Build Logs, Outputs, Source File Inputs and Functions - Assigned Domains for Deployment (branch & commit specific) ▲ DOMAINS - Actions: Add and Remove - Domain Configuration Status (Valid/Invalid) - Redirect Details - Tap to copy for DNS details ▲ LOGS - Build Logs in real time - Function & Request Logs for any Project - Expand Log Details - Filters Galore ▲ OBSERVABILITY & FIREWALL - Keep an eye on activity - Respond to anomalies immediately ▲ ENVIRONMENT - Add or Remove Env Variables - Edit Environment Variables That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.xyz/revcel/terms NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Rev is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/revcel/revcel 3. This is not a replacement for the Vercel website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. Rev is a third party client, not affiliated with or developed by Vercel Inc. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
Rev for Vercel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rev for Vercel at free with in-app purchases against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. Textastic Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 43%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Rev for Vercel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 89, 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 43% of Rev for Vercel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Textastic Code Editor versus Rev for Vercel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorRev for Vercel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better89
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#19 — better#33
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachFarFetched

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

All ratings2,510 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews599 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative22.4%

Rev for Vercel

All ratings89 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

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

Rev for Vercel

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
8 purchases

Rev for Vercel

Subscriptions4
  • Rev Ultimate Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Ultimate$2.497 Days
  • Rev Ultimate Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Rev Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Rev Ultimate Lifetime$12.00
  • Rev Ultimate Lifetime$17.99
  • Rev Ultimate Lifetime$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Rev Ultimate Lifetime$24.00

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rev for Vercel free?
Rev for Vercel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Rev for Vercel?
Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Rev for Vercel averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or Rev for Vercel have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Rev for Vercel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Rev for Vercel?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rev for Vercel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rev for Vercel on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Rev for Vercel?
Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Rev for Vercel at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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