Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs SQL Connect WK Studio

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

SQL Connect WK Studio

Features
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SQL Connect WK Studio is a professional database management tool designed for iPhone and iPad. Connect directly to Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Firebird databases from your mobile device. KEY FEATURES: • Multi-Database Support — Connect to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Firebird from one app. • SQL & Command Editor — Write and execute SQL queries, Redis commands, and Elasticsearch JSON queries with a built-in editor. View results in a clean data grid. • Table Designer — Visually create and edit SQL tables with columns, data types, indexes, relationships, check constraints, and generated SQL scripts where supported. • Database Browser — Browse databases, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes, and objects supported by each provider. • SQL Script Catalog — Save, organize, search, and reuse your favorite SQL scripts locally. • CSV Export — Export query results and table data to CSV files with customizable separator options. • Backup & Restore — Create and restore database backups where supported by the selected database provider. • Connection String Parsing — Quickly create connections from supported URI and key-value connection string formats. • iCloud Sync — Optionally sync your connections and scripts across your Apple devices via iCloud. Disabled by default for maximum privacy. • Secure by Design — Passwords are stored in the iOS Keychain. No database data is sent to external servers unless you explicitly configure a remote database connection. • SSL/TLS Support — Secure supported database connections with optional SSL/TLS encryption and certificate trust settings. • Modern Native UI — Built with SwiftUI and a Liquid Glass-inspired interface for a clean, native iPhone and iPad experience. SQL Connect WK Studio is made for database administrators, developers, technical consultants, and anyone who needs quick, secure access to databases on the go.

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
SQL Connect WK Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against SQL Connect WK Studio's $9.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). SQL Connect WK Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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; SQL Connect WK Studio costs $9.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SQL Connect WK Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Connect WK Studio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Textastic Code Editor versus SQL Connect WK Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorSQL Connect WK Studio
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachKONRAD WITKOWSKI

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

SQL Connect WK Studio

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

SQL Connect WK Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Connect WK Studio free?
SQL Connect WK Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Textastic Code Editor or SQL Connect WK Studio have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor SQL Connect WK Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or SQL Connect WK Studio?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQL Connect WK Studio every 8 days. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and SQL Connect WK Studio on September 30, 2026.

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