# Text Editor vs Source Files

The clearest difference is rating: Source Files at 4.4 against Text Editor's 4.0. Source Files also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-liquidlogic/id1458566442/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 95 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.7** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEGASOFT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/380626484) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-liquidlogic/id1458566442)

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices. It offers cloud and server file editing via FTP and SSH, real-time HTML/Markdown preview, and Git version control. Includes ChatGPT integration for enhanced coding assistance.

**Highlights:** Multi-tab editing, Split-screen view, Real-time search with regex, Cloud and server file editing (FTP/SSH), Git version control, HTML/Markdown preview, ChatGPT integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Payment | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment | $8.99 | per year |
| ChatGPT 100 times | $0.99 | one-time |
| ChatGPT 1,000 times | $9.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editor free?

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

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Editor or Source Files?

Source Files is rated higher. Text Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Text Editor or Source Files have ads?

Neither Text Editor nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Editor or Source Files?

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 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.*