Textastic Code Editor vs MockupBuilder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
MockupBuilder
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Turn raw app screenshots into stunning, high-fidelity device mockups in seconds with MockupBuilder! Whether you are a developer preparing assets for the App Store, an indie builder posting on social media, or a designer compiling a pitch presentation, MockupBuilder wraps your flat screen captures in realistic device frames. Adjust 3D perspectives, add shadows, apply styled text overlays, and draw attention to interface changes with advanced vector markups. Key Features: Realistic Device Bezels & Contrast Glow Wrap screenshots in premium frames including the latest iPhone 16 Pro, MacBook Pro, Safari Web Browser, and minimalist cards. Toggle a sharp, neon-blue Border Contrast Glow outline to make mockups stand out beautifully against matching dark background colors. Change canvas aspect ratios instantly to match App Store specifications, Instagram feeds, or LinkedIn posts. ASO-Specific App Store Presets Accelerate your App Store asset design with direct ASO presets! Instantly configure canvas aspect ratios, frames, and background layers for iPhone 6.7", iPhone 5.5", and iPad 12.9" layouts in one tap. Simulated Social Feed Previews Inspect your mockups in-editor before posting. Simulate real-world timelines by wrapping your mockup canvas inside realistic Twitter/X tweets, LinkedIn posts, and Product Hunt launch cards to check feed cropping and alignment. Background & Backdrop Customization Go beyond gradients: Choose solid background colors, input custom color values using the HEX input bar, or upload your own custom photos as canvas backdrops. Access an expanded suite of premium linear gradient presets including Aurora Borealis, Neon Coral, and Mystic Glow. Before & After Split Slider Highlight app updates, design overhauls, or light/dark-mode themes side-by-side. Add a split-screen draggable slider comparison overlay directly onto your exported mockup cards. Styled Vector Annotations Focus user attention on micro-interactions using magnification spotlight zoom lenses. Superimpose customizable callout cards and adjustable pointer arrows. Frustration-Free History Experiment safely with a dedicated local history engine. Undo and redo layout changes sequentially on the active stack. Professional Spec Exports Export mockups as high-resolution PNG/JPG files (clean mockup captures, omitting feed simulation previews). Compile pitch decks into multi-page PDF presentation documents. Download CSV logs mapping vector pointer coordinate locations. Subscriptions & Pricing: MockupBuilder offers a free Starter Edition with basic frames and controls. Upgrade to MockupBuilder Premium to remove all branding watermarks, unlock Safari/MacBook bezels, use advanced vector annotation magnifiers, enable simulated social feed previews, and export multi-page decks. iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Safari, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Figma is a trademark of Figma, Inc. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. or Figma, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://senthilmkm.github.io/MockupBuilder/src/legal-templates/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://senthilmkm.github.io/MockupBuilder/src/legal-templates/terms.html Support: https://senthilmkm.github.io/MockupBuilder/src/legal-templates/support.html Apple's Standard EULA terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Textastic Code Editor at #12 against MockupBuilder's unranked. 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
Both are free to download. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MockupBuilder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Textastic Code Editor | MockupBuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Blach | SENTHIL KUMAR KANNAN |
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
MockupBuilder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Textastic Code Editor
- Textastic Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Textastic Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Textastic Pro (One-Time)$69.99
MockupBuilder
- Monthly Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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