Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs TruuvAi³

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

TruuvAi³

This AI-powered tool leverages large language models to answer questions, generate creative content like plays, and even produce software code. It can interpret images and organize your Q&A history by subject and context.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Q&A
  • Generative AI for content
  • Image interpretation
  • Software code generation
  • Threaded Q&A tracking
  • Tagging by subject and context
Features
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TruuvAi is an AI-powered knowledge companion that helps you capture, organize, and expand your understanding across any domain. Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, or lifelong learner, TruuvAi gives you a structured way to build a personal knowledge base backed by the latest large language models. — THREE POWERFUL SECTIONS — SEARCH & TAG Ask any question and receive a rich AI-generated answer rendered in full Markdown — with code syntax highlighting, tables, and formatted lists. Every question-and-answer pair is automatically saved to the current Thread so you can revisit and build on it over time. Tag each response with a Subject, Domain, and Context label, then add a personal Note — turning a raw AI response into a structured piece of knowledge you actually own. A sliding Tag Panel keeps tagging quick and out of the way until you need it. Auto-tagging now extracts tags from any AI response in one tap, so your knowledge base stays organized without the manual effort. Threads keep your lines of inquiry separate and organized. Rename, merge, partially delete, or archive threads from the built-in Thread Manager. A Frame Editor lets you create knowledge frames — hierarchical topic structures that give your threads meaningful context. GENERATIVE AI Generate rich text and images in a single session. Enter a prompt, pick a model, and watch ideas take shape. Generated images can be shared directly from the app or copied to the clipboard alongside the accompanying text. Keyword extraction turns any AI response into a searchable tag set in one tap. CHAT A fully-featured AI chat interface with persistent conversation history. Switch between Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude without losing your session. Copy any exchange to the clipboard, share it via the system share sheet, or refresh a response you are not satisfied with. — KEY FEATURES — • Powered by Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude • Full Markdown rendering with code-block extraction • Auto-tagging — extract tags from any AI response in one tap • Thread management — organize questions into named, reusable threads • Knowledge Frame Editor — build topic hierarchies across threads • Tagging — annotate responses with Subject, Domain, Context, and Note • Image generation and image-aware chat • Share and copy — text, code, and images • Dark and Light mode • Adjustable font size (S / M / L / XL) — preference saved across sessions • Local encrypted database — your data stays on your device • Subscription management via RevenueCat TruuvAi is built by Treillint LLC in Silicon Valley, California. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy; https://treillint.com/privacy-policy Monthly Subscription US$2.99

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
TruuvAi³4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against TruuvAi³'s $2.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). TruuvAi³'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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; TruuvAi³ costs $2.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TruuvAi³ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruuvAi³ 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 1, 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 100% of TruuvAi³'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, TruuvAi³ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Textastic Code Editor versus TruuvAi³: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorTruuvAi³
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachJean Claude Zabaloff

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

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

TruuvAi³

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

TruuvAi³

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
2 purchases

TruuvAi³

Subscriptions1
  • Proquo31 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • TruuvAi$4.99

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruuvAi³ free?
TruuvAi³ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or TruuvAi³?
TruuvAi³ is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while TruuvAi³ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or TruuvAi³ have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor TruuvAi³ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or TruuvAi³?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and TruuvAi³ weekly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and TruuvAi³ on October 4, 2026.

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