# Textastic Code Editor vs JNet VPN

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | JNet VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jnet-vpn/id6785587828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [Hangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780099781) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #63 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textastic Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Textastic Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Textastic Pro (One-Time) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly performant
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
- 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
- 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
- 👎 Lack of modern code editing features (e.g. auto-indent, code folding)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jnet-vpn/id6785587828)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JNet 1000 Monthly AI Credits | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| JNet 3000 Monthly AI Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| JNet 10000 Monthly AI Credits | $14.99 | per month |
| 1,000 AI Service · 31 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| JNet 1000 Permanent AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 AI Service · 31 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| JNet 3000 Permanent AI Credits | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10,000 AI Service · 31 Days | $14.99 | one-time |
| JNet 10000 Permanent AI Credits | $22.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*