Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs Weee

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

Weee

A lightweight, modern Git client for iOS and iPadOS that simplifies version control with an intuitive interface. It allows developers, writers, and hobbyists to manage code, sync notes, and organize projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • Clone repositories via HTTPS or SSH
  • Commit, pull, and push changes
  • View commit history
  • Create and switch branches
  • Browse files with syntax highlighting
  • Integrated Diff Viewer
  • Built-in text editor
Features
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Your quiet slug companion for Git workflows on iOS and iPadOS. Meet Weee — the lightweight, modern Git client designed for iOS. Whether you’re a developer managing code, a writer syncing Obsidian notes, or a hobbyist organizing projects, Weee simplifies version control with a streamlined, intuitive experience. Weee focuses on simplicity, essential power, and a clean interface—so you can stay in flow wherever you work. Core Features (Free) -- Clone repositories via HTTPS or SSH -- Commit, pull, and push changes -- View commit history and switch to previous versions -- Create and switch branches -- Browse files and directories. View text files in a syntax-highlighted viewer Unlock the Full Monster (One-Time Purchase) -- Manage unlimited repositories simultaneously -- Visualize changes with integrated Diff Viewer -- Initialize new Git repositories -- Merge branches and resolve conflicts -- Add and remove remotes -- Built-in text editor with syntax-highlighting -- Filesystem management: create, delete, rename, duplicate files and folders Why Weee? Weee bridges the gap between power and simplicity. Whether you’re on the train, reviewing a project in class, or fixing a last-minute issue before deployment, our little slug ensures your work stays tidy — no mess, no stress. PS: Yes, slugs are slow… but Weee isn’t.

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
Weee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weee at free with in-app purchases against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. Weee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Weee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 75% of Weee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Textastic Code Editor versus Weee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorWeee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Blach铠嵘 蒋

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

All ratings2,537 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative22.5%

Weee

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Weee

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
1 purchases

Weee

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$9.99

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weee free?
Weee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Weee?
Weee is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Weee averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or Weee have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Weee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Weee?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weee every 3 weeks. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Weee on September 22, 2026.

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