Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs JNet VPN

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

JNet VPN

This app consolidates enterprise and personal network connections into a single interface. It allows users to import configurations, organize them into groups, and manage routing rules with AI assistance. Users can also perform connection tests and review network activity.

Highlights
  • Unified connection dashboard
  • Organize configurations by group
  • Import and update network settings
  • AI-assisted routing rule management
  • Connection testing and diagnostics
  • Network activity and traffic logs
Features
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JNet brings your enterprise and personal network connections together in one clear interface. Import your configuration, organize connections into groups, and choose the setup you need for work or everyday use. CONNECTIONS, YOUR WAY • Connect from a focused dashboard and see your current connection status. • Organize configurations for Enterprise 1, Enterprise 2, and Personal. • Import and update configurations without re-entering every setting. ROUTING AND AI ASSISTANCE • Manage routing rules and groups for different network needs. • Describe a routing change to the AI assistant, review its proposal, and choose whether to apply it. • Keep control of your configuration with changes you can inspect before applying. TESTS AND DIAGNOSTICS • Run connection tests to compare available connections. • Review network activity, traffic, and diagnostic logs. • Configure automatic connection behavior for the networks you use. OPTIONAL PURCHASES The free version includes one connection configuration and one rule group. An optional yearly subscription removes these limits and enables monitoring and automatic connection features. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. AI service purchases are separate from the yearly subscription. Choose monthly auto-renewing packs, one-time 31-day packs, or permanent credits. Each monthly amount renews separately until cancelled. Available allowances, recurring terms, and StoreKit prices are shown before purchase. App Store wallets do not require app registration; existing accounts remain available through optional Apple sign-in. Privacy Policy: https://jnet.jimeji.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
JNet VPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: JNet VPN at freemium against Textastic Code Editor's subscription. JNet VPN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Textastic Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and chart position (#10 vs 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

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 JNet VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JNet VPN 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, JNet VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Textastic Code Editor versus JNet VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorJNet VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachHangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Textastic Code Editor

All ratings2,552 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative22.9%

JNet VPN

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

JNet VPN

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
10 purchases

JNet VPN

Subscriptions4
  • JNet 1000 Monthly AI Credits$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Pro$3.991 Year
  • JNet 3000 Monthly AI Credits$4.991 Month
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  • JNet 10000 Monthly AI Credits$14.991 Month
One-time6
  • 1,000 AI Service · 31 Days$1.99
  • JNet 1000 Permanent AI Credits$2.99
  • 3,000 AI Service · 31 Days$4.99
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  • JNet 3000 Permanent AI Credits$7.49
  • 10,000 AI Service · 31 Days$14.99
  • JNet 10000 Permanent AI Credits$22.49

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JNet VPN free?
JNet VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or JNet VPN?
JNet VPN is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while JNet VPN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Textastic Code Editor or JNet VPN have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor JNet VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or JNet VPN?
Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and JNet VPN weekly. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on November 11, 2026 and JNet VPN on November 10, 2026.

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