Subtext vs Rev for Vercel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subtext
A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.
- Direct iCloud file editing
- No import/export required
- Line ending control
- Character set encoding control
- Quick edits for code and data
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Subtext is a simple, no-frills text editor for iPhone and iPad. Create or edit files directly on your device or in iCloud, with no need to import or export. Includes advanced features such as line ending and character set encoding control. Perfect for making quick edits to code or data files on the go!
Rev for Vercel
Manage your Vercel projects and deployments on the go. Monitor project activity, control deployments, manage domains, and view logs in real-time. Ideal for indie hackers and developers who need constant access to their Vercel instances.
- Project overview and browsing
- Deployment actions (re-deploy, promote, rollback)
- Domain management (add, remove, view status)
- Real-time build and function logs
- Observability and firewall monitoring
- Environment variable management
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A client to manage your Vercel projects and much more. Bring your indie hacking journey everywhere you go with Rev! ▲ PROJECTS - Most Recent Projects at a glance - Browse All Projects on your team(s) ▲ DEPLOYMENTS - Actions: Re-deploy, Promote, Rollback, and Cancel - Distinguish the Current Live Deployment - View Build Logs, Outputs, Source File Inputs and Functions - Assigned Domains for Deployment (branch & commit specific) ▲ DOMAINS - Actions: Add and Remove - Domain Configuration Status (Valid/Invalid) - Redirect Details - Tap to copy for DNS details ▲ LOGS - Build Logs in real time - Function & Request Logs for any Project - Expand Log Details - Filters Galore ▲ OBSERVABILITY & FIREWALL - Keep an eye on activity - Respond to anomalies immediately ▲ ENVIRONMENT - Add or Remove Env Variables - Edit Environment Variables That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.xyz/revcel/terms NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Rev is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/revcel/revcel 3. This is not a replacement for the Vercel website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. Rev is a third party client, not affiliated with or developed by Vercel Inc. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
Subtext and Rev for Vercel both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 43% of Rev for Vercel's. Subtext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Rev for Vercel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Subtext against 4.4 for Rev for Vercel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 43% of Rev for Vercel's.
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, Rev for Vercel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subtext | Rev for Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (79 ratings) — better | 4.4 (89 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | #34 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | FarFetched |
Customer experience
Subtext
Rev for Vercel
Bugs and requests
Subtext
Reported bugs
11 issues- Fails to save work
- Jumps to top of document on blank lines
- Poor network behavior leading to data corruption
- Cannot open or create new text files
- Error when saving to network drive
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- Cannot edit .tex files without renaming
- Chinese input method errors
- Random capitalization after paste
- Large text files cause errors
- File saving issues, creates extra copies
- Bug when using Chinese input method with delete key
Requested features
20 requests- Add 'Unselect all' option
- Add 'Replace all' function
- Add font size settings
- Add tab key
- Allow editing of non-text files
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- Improve network drive handling
- Option to disable auto-save
- Add highlighter
- Add character count
- Add JetBrains Mono font
- Add 'reopen last file' option
- Add widget support
- Add highlighting
- Add font and background color settings
- Add distraction-free mode
- Add swipe to close gesture
- Option to release focus for collapsing skb
- Fix Chinese input method bugs
- Allow editing of files with arbitrary extensions
- Add Chinese input method bug fixes
Rev for Vercel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subtext
No in-app purchases
Rev for Vercel
- Rev Ultimate Monthly$2.491 Month
- Ultimate$2.497 Days
- Rev Ultimate Yearly$6.991 Year
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- Rev Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
- Rev Ultimate Lifetime$12.00
- Rev Ultimate Lifetime$17.99
- Rev Ultimate Lifetime$19.99
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- Rev Ultimate Lifetime$24.00
Questions
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