Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs SSO Node

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

SSO Node

This secure operational dashboard provides SSO partners with a centralized view of content delivery and system activity across the SSO distribution network. It enables real-time monitoring of submissions to digital platforms and services for authorized users.

Highlights
  • Real-time delivery status monitoring
  • Centralized log viewer
  • Submission tracking and verification
  • Secure partner access controls
  • Integration with SSO Gateway
  • Alerts and updates for delivery events
Features
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SSO Gateway Monitor is a secure operational dashboard for tracking content delivery, platform ingestion status, and system activity across the SSO distribution network. Designed for SSO partners and authorized users, the app provides a centralized view of delivery pipelines, enabling real-time monitoring of submissions to digital platforms and services. This application is not intended for public use. Access is limited to approved SSO partners, clients, and internal personnel. Key Features: • Real-time delivery status monitoring across platforms • Centralized log viewer for distribution activity • Submission tracking and verification tools • Secure partner access controls • Integration with SSO Gateway and affiliated systems • Alerts and updates for delivery events The app synchronizes with SSO’s internal infrastructure to provide transparency and operational insight for stakeholders managing digital distribution workflows. Important Notice: SSO Gateway Monitor is available only to authorized users. Credential approvals are issued directly by SSO Artists Entertainment to approved partners and collaborators.

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
SSO Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSO Node at none against Textastic Code Editor's 3. SSO Node also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SSO Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSO Node 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 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Textastic Code Editor versus SSO Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorSSO Node
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB192 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlexander BlachJennifer Reo

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

All ratings2,552 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative22.6%

SSO Node

All ratings1 ratings
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

SSO Node

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
None

SSO Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSO Node free?
SSO Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or SSO Node?
SSO Node is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while SSO Node averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or SSO Node have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor SSO Node shows ads.

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