# Subtext vs Rev for Vercel

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Rev for Vercel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287/reviews)** | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#35** |
| Size | 3 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charcoal Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/325046949) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Direct iCloud file editing, No import/export required, Line ending control, Character set encoding control, Quick edits for code and data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🆓 Free and no ads
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 📂 Seamless Files app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails on network drives
- 🐛 Data corruption risk
- 🐛 Difficulty unselecting text
- 🐛 Buggy Chinese input method
- 🐛 Random capitalization issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add 'Unselect all' option
- Add 'Replace all' function
- Add font size settings
- Add tab key
- Allow editing of non-text files


### Rev for Vercel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Developer Tools, #58 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rev Ultimate Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $12.00 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtext free?

Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rev for Vercel free?

Rev for Vercel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subtext or Rev for Vercel?

Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Rev for Vercel averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do Subtext or Rev for Vercel have ads?

Neither Subtext nor Rev for Vercel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtext or Rev for Vercel?

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rev for Vercel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subtext was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rev for Vercel on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subtext or Rev for Vercel?

Subtext currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Rev for Vercel at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*