# Textastic Code Editor vs Rev for Vercel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Rev for Vercel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #33 |
| Size | 26 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #42 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


### Rev for Vercel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Developer Tools, #50 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rev Ultimate Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $12.00 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #17 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*