Comparison

Subtext vs Supanator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

Supanator

Manage Supabase projects on the go with a native iOS client. Browse data, run SQL, monitor health, and manage storage, auth, and functions. Includes an AI assistant for SQL and schema design.

Highlights
  • Database browsing and editing
  • SQL editor and query builder
  • AI-powered SQL and schema assistance
  • Realtime monitoring and push notifications
  • Storage management
  • Auth and security monitoring
  • Edge function and API management
Features
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Supanator is the definitive, professional-grade client for Supabase, meticulously crafted for developers on iOS and iPadOS. Manage your Supabase projects from anywhere with a fast, intuitive, and fully native interface. Browse table data, run SQL queries, monitor project health, manage storage, and stay connected to your backend without needing to sit at your desk. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Browse schemas, tables, and columns. View, add, edit, and delete rows with an interface that understands data types and constraints. Explore table relationships with an interactive diagram, and manage Row-Level Security policies to help keep your data secure. SQL EDITOR & QUERY BUILDER Run SQL queries directly against your database, from simple reads to complex updates. Save snippets, export results to CSV, and get warnings before destructive operations. Prefer a visual approach? Use the built-in query builder instead of writing raw SQL. AGENTIC AI Get help writing SQL, designing schemas, and creating RLS policies. The AI assistant understands your project structure and provides context-aware suggestions tailored to your database. REALTIME & MONITORING Watch live inserts, updates, and deletes from your Supabase tables in realtime. Track project health, database activity, API usage, CPU, memory, connections, logs, and more. Review security and performance advisors, SSL enforcement, and encryption status. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Receive alerts when your project goes down, recovers, or reports unhealthy status. Configure notifications by category, including project health, database, auth, edge functions, and storage. Monitoring runs server-side, so alerts still arrive when the app is closed. STORAGE MANAGEMENT Browse buckets and files with folder navigation, upload assets from Files or Photos, preview images, PDFs, and videos, and manage bucket permissions. AUTH & SECURITY Monitor authenticated users, manage identity settings, and configure OAuth providers. View roles and privileges, and sign in securely with OAuth or management tokens. Credentials are stored in Keychain, with optional Face ID or Touch ID protection. SELF-HOSTED SUPPORT Connect to self-hosted Supabase alongside or instead of Cloud. Works with the official Docker setup, Kubernetes, the Supabase CLI, and custom Postgres. Advanced settings cover reverse proxies, self-signed certs, and basic auth. Your data stays put. EDGE FUNCTIONS, APIS & MORE Manage edge functions, secrets, and environment variables. Browse triggers and database functions, view generated REST API docs with cURL and Swift examples, manage API keys, and access backups with point-in-time recovery support. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Monitor your Supabase project from your wrist. Live dashboard with request counts, auth, storage, database size, and edge function invocations. Browse tables, view function details, switch accounts, and get offline caching with encrypted credential sync. BUILT FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND APPLE WATCH Enjoy adaptive layouts, Home Screen widgets, customizable dashboards, and easy switching between projects and accounts. FREE FEATURES • Browse database tables, storage, and edge functions • SQL Editor • API Keys • Analytics and project health • Project advisors and SSL enforcement • Widget support SUPANATOR PRO • Multi-account support (up to 5) • Create tables, add/edit/delete rows • SQL snippets, logs, and advanced analytics • AI Assistant and SQL Generator • Query Builder • Create and invite auth users • Create storage buckets and upload files • Management API access • Realtime monitoring • Auth users and RLS policy management Supanator is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Supabase Inc. An existing Supabase account or self-hosted environment is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://supanator.com/privacy.txt Production Agreement: https://supanator.com/production-agreement.txt

Screenshots

Subtext4 screens
Supanator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtext at 83% against Supanator's 33%. Subtext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (79 vs 18). Supanator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Supanator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supanator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 33% of Supanator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, Supanator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Subtext versus Supanator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextSupanator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (79 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91#29 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignLayton Labs AB

Customer experience

Subtext

All ratings79 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative6.3%

Supanator

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
Show 15 more
  • 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

Supanator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Subtext

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Supanator

Subscriptions3
  • Supanator Pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Supanator Pro (6 months)$19.996 Months
  • Supanator Pro (12 months)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supanator free?
Supanator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subtext or Supanator?
Supanator is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Supanator averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Subtext or Supanator have ads?
Neither Subtext nor Supanator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subtext or Supanator?
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Supanator weekly. Most recently, Subtext was updated on September 22, 2026 and Supanator on September 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Subtext or Supanator?
Subtext currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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