# Textastic Code Editor vs Termpolis R

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Textastic Code Editor at 2.5K against Termpolis R's 1. Textastic Code Editor also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). Termpolis R's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Termpolis R sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termpolis R 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 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Termpolis R every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Textastic Code Editor | Termpolis R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termpolis-r/id6809306362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) | [David Engelhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809306364) |

## What reviewers say

### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #47 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


### Termpolis R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termpolis-r/id6809306362)

Control and monitor terminals running on your computer directly from your phone. View output, send commands, and manage multiple desktop connections securely. Requires the companion desktop application.

**Highlights:** Remote terminal viewing, Type commands remotely, Monitor running terminals, Secure end-to-end encryption, Pair with multiple desktops, Granular permission control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termpolis Remote | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Termpolis R free?

Termpolis R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Textastic Code Editor or Termpolis R?

Termpolis R is rated higher. Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Termpolis R averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Textastic Code Editor or Termpolis R have ads?

Neither Textastic Code Editor nor Termpolis R shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Textastic Code Editor or Termpolis R?

Textastic Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Termpolis R every 4 days. Most recently, Textastic Code Editor was updated on October 17, 2026 and Termpolis R on October 14, 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.*