Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs NearbiJSX

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

NearbiJSX

Instantly run and manage AI-generated code snippets without needing a development environment. Generate code directly in-app, edit with advanced features, and organize your creations with ease. Share your work or sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Instant JSX preview
  • In-app AI code generation
  • Advanced code editor
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Nearby Share for file transfer
  • iCloud sync
  • Export JSX source files
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NearbiJSX is a universal app for running, saving, and managing AI-generated JSX artifacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Copy a JSX artifact from your AI assistant, paste it into the app, and see it render instantly. No Xcode, no terminal, no development environment needed — just paste and run. Key Features - No Sign-Up Required — No account, no email, no login. Install and use instantly - Instant JSX Preview — Paste AI-generated JSX and see it render immediately with zoom controls (50%–200%) - AI Code Generation — Generate JSX directly in-app using your own API key (ChatGPT, Gemini, or GitHub Models free tier) - Code Editor — Edit JSX with CodeMirror 6, featuring syntax highlighting, JSX/TypeScript support, bracket matching, fold gutters, dark mode, and live test-run before saving - Save & Organize — Folders with color coding, tags, and favorites for your artifact library - Search — Full multi-token search across all saved files - Weather-Aware Home Screen — Personalized greeting with local weather data - Nearby Share — Send and receive JSX files directly between devices via local Wi-Fi - NearbiDoc Integration — Works alongside the NearbiDoc sister app for document management - Export — Save as JSX source files - iCloud Sync — Seamlessly sync your collection across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 22 interface languages supported Bundled Libraries (Offline, No Downloads) NearbiJSX bundles the most popular libraries used in AI-generated artifacts — all offline, no CDN needed: - React 18 & Tailwind CSS 3 - Sucrase (fast JSX transpiler) & Babel - shadcn/ui components (Button, Card, Alert, Badge, Input, Dialog, and more) - Lucide React icons - Recharts (charts & graphs) - Lodash Your AI artifacts will look and work exactly as intended. How It Works 1. Paste JSX from your AI assistant — or generate it directly in-app 2. NearbiJSX transpiles (via Sucrase) and renders it instantly 3. Organize with folders, tags, and favorites 4. Export or share with nearby devices AI Code Generation Bring your own API key for ChatGPT, Gemini, or Anthropic. GitHub Models is also available with free daily limits — no API key purchase needed. Keys are stored locally in your device's Keychain and are never sent to our servers. Secure by Design All JSX runs in a sandboxed environment. Network calls, storage access, and dangerous APIs are blocked before your code executes. No data leaves your device unless you choose to export or share. Free Features JSX rendering, code editor, AI generation, and basic organization are all free. Free tier includes 1 folder, 2 files per folder, and 1 favorite. Pro Upgrade (One-Time Purchase, No Subscription) - Unlimited folders and unlimited files per folder - Up to 4 favorites - iCloud sync across devices - Nearby Share (P2P file transfer) - JSX export - Ad removal (iOS) - Pro editor on iPad + Mac (Live Preview, Code Outline, Smart Autocomplete) - App skins (Terminal, Retro Pop) NearbiJSX does not collect user data. All files are stored locally on your device or in your personal iCloud.

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
NearbiJSX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: NearbiJSX at free with in-app purchases against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. NearbiJSX also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NearbiJSX 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

Textastic Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of NearbiJSX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, NearbiJSX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Textastic Code Editor versus NearbiJSX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorNearbiJSX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlexander BlachINX Company Limited

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

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

NearbiJSX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

NearbiJSX

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

NearbiJSX

One-time1
  • NearbiJSX Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NearbiJSX free?
NearbiJSX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or NearbiJSX?
Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while NearbiJSX averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or NearbiJSX have ads?
NearbiJSX shows ads; Textastic Code Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or NearbiJSX?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and NearbiJSX weekly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 15, 2026 and NearbiJSX on October 8, 2026.

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