# Textastic Code Editor vs Dashify for Netlify.com

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dashify for Netlify.com at freemium against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 11) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Dashify for Netlify.com sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Textastic Code Editor against 4.7 for Dashify for Netlify.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Textastic Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dashify for Netlify.com's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Dashify for Netlify.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashify-for-netlifycom/id6742102359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #35 |
| Size | 26 MB | 76 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:** #10 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #48 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


### Dashify for Netlify.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashify-for-netlifycom/id6742102359)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Developer Tools, #105 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Netlify sites, deployments, forms, logs, and domains on the go. Get real-time build and function logs, view deployment previews, and access site summaries from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Site management, Deployment monitoring, Form submission viewing, Real-time log access, Domain management, Open Source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashify Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Dashify PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Dashify Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Dashify Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dashify PRO | $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 Dashify for Netlify.com free?

Dashify for Netlify.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Dashify for Netlify.com is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Dashify for Netlify.com averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Dashify for Netlify.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dashify for Netlify.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dashify for Netlify.com on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Textastic Code Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Textastic Code Editor currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Dashify for Netlify.com at #35. 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.*