Comparison

Textastic Code Editor vs Lert

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

Lert

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Waiting on your own code is a waste of your attention. A deploy that takes ten minutes. An AI coding agent grinding through a task. A cron job, a webhook, a scraper, a long build. Lert buzzes your phone the second any of them finishes — so you can walk away from the screen and get on with your day. No sign-up. No API keys. No SDK. Download the app, copy your unique URL, and POST to it from anywhere. That's the entire integration: fetch("https://lert.dev/p/your-id", { method: "POST", body: JSON.stringify({ title: "Deploy finished", body: "production - 2m 14s" }) }) No headers. No auth token. No library. The URL is the authentication — which is exactly what removes the accounts, keys, and config every other tool makes you set up. BUILT FOR • AI coding agents — get buzzed when your agent finishes a task, breaks, or needs your input • Automations — cron, webhooks, and no-code automation tools • Dashboards & monitoring — fire an alert the moment something crosses a line • Deploys & CI — done, failed, or waiting on you • Your own apps — an order lands, a payment clears, stock runs low CONNECT YOUR AI ASSISTANT Lert ships an MCP server — add one URL and your AI coding assistant can notify your phone directly, no code required. Just tell it "notify my phone when the tests pass." FEATURES • Unique endpoint URL, ready the moment you open the app • One-tap copy, plus a paste-ready code snippet • Channels — a separate URL per project, each named with an emoji • History — your recent notifications • Regenerate — if a URL ever leaks, kill it instantly and get a new one • Plain text or JSON — send whichever you like • Works with anything that can make an HTTP request Notifications are optional. Lert asks for permission the first time you open it, and if you decline you can still explore the app, read the documentation, and manage your subscription — you can turn notifications on later at any time in Settings. LERT PRO — SUBSCRIPTION Lert Pro Monthly gives you unlimited channels, unlimited notifications (fair-use cap of 10,000/day), and 30-day history. • Title: Lert Pro Monthly • Length: 1 month (auto-renewing subscription) • Price: US$2.99 per month (or the local equivalent) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions after purchase. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. Lert is free forever for one channel and 50 notifications a day — no subscription required. PRIVACY No account, so we never learn who you are. No email, no password, no tracking, no analytics SDKs. We store your notification history to show it to you, and delete it on a schedule. Nothing is sold or shared. Messages pass through our servers to reach your phone, so don't send secrets or sensitive personal data — treat a notification like a postcard. Privacy Policy: https://lert.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://lert.dev/terms Documentation: https://lert.dev/docs

Screenshots

Textastic Code Editor4 screens
Lert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lert at none against Textastic Code Editor's 3. Textastic Code Editor's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Textastic Code Editor versus Lert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextastic Code EditorLert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlachThomas Flood

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

Lert

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

Lert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textastic Code Editor free?
Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lert free?
Lert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Textastic Code Editor or Lert have ads?
Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Lert shows ads.

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