Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs Launch Pilot

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

Launch Pilot

Features
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App releases stall when creative, copy, and ad assets stay scattered across tools and threads. This mobile app lets you: • Manage your LaunchPilot subscription • View your saved projects on the go LaunchPilot Pro (paid subscription) unlocks the full desktop experience: • AI-Powered Generation — generate metadata, screenshot copy, and ad headlines automatically • App Store Metadata — write listings across multiple locales with fields for name, subtitle, description, and keywords • Screenshot Designer — create and export correctly-sized iPhone and iPad screenshots • Google Ads — organize and iterate on headlines and descriptions per project • App Store Connect Integration — push metadata directly to your listing, no manual uploads Trusted by growth-focused teams and indie builders who value speed, consistency, and launch quality. Subscribe here, then use LaunchPilot on your Mac to access all Pro features. Try LaunchPilot Pro to benefit from all features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://launchpilot.cloud/privacy

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
Launch Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Textastic Code Editor at #14 against Launch Pilot's unranked. Launch Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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 Launch Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Textastic Code Editor versus Launch Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorLaunch Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachSUBLY ILERI MUHENDISLIK HIZMETLERI LIMITED SIRKETI

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

Launch Pilot

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

Launch Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • LaunchPilot Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Launch Pilot free?
Launch Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Textastic Code Editor or Launch Pilot have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Launch Pilot shows ads.

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