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 a native Supabase client for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Browse tables, run SQL on your PostgreSQL database, monitor every project and get a push notification the moment something goes down. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Browse schemas, tables and columns. View, add, edit and delete rows with an editor that understands data types and constraints. Explore table relationships in an interactive diagram and manage Row Level Security policies to keep your data secure. SQL EDITOR & QUERY BUILDER Run SQL directly against your database, from simple reads to complex updates. Save snippets, export results to CSV and get a warning 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 gives suggestions based on your actual database. REALTIME & MONITORING Watch live inserts, updates and deletes from your tables in real time. Track project health, database activity, API usage, CPU, memory, connections and logs. Review security and performance advisors. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get an alert when your project goes down, recovers or reports an unhealthy status. Choose which categories notify you: project health, database, auth, edge functions and storage. Monitoring runs on our servers, so alerts arrive even when the app is closed. STORAGE MANAGEMENT Browse buckets and folders, upload files from Files or Photos, preview images, PDFs and videos, and manage bucket permissions. AUTH & SECURITY Monitor users, manage identity settings and configure OAuth providers. View roles and privileges, and sign in with OAuth or a management token. Credentials are stored in the Keychain, with optional Face ID or Touch ID protection. SELF-HOSTED SUPPORT Connect to self-hosted Supabase alongside Supabase Cloud or instead of it. Works with the official Docker setup, Kubernetes, the Supabase CLI and custom Postgres. Advanced settings cover reverse proxies, self-signed certificates and basic auth. Your data stays where it is. EDGE FUNCTIONS, APIS & MORE Manage edge functions, secrets and environment variables. Browse triggers and database functions, read generated REST API docs with cURL and Swift examples, manage API keys and access backups with point-in-time recovery. APPLE WATCH Follow requests, auth, storage, database size and edge function invocations from your wrist. Browse tables and switch accounts, with offline caching. BUILT FOR IPHONE, IPHONE DUO, IPAD AND APPLE WATCH Adaptive layouts use the full inner display on iPhone Duo and the big screen on iPad. Add Home Screen widgets, customize dashboards and switch between projects and accounts in a tap. FREE FEATURES • Browse database tables, storage and edge functions • SQL editor • API keys • Analytics and project health • Project advisors and SSL enforcement • Widgets SUPANATOR PRO • Multiple accounts (up to 5) • Create tables, add, edit and 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 82% against Supanator's 33%. Subtext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (89 vs 24). Supanator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position 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 — 89 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% 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 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Subtext versus Supanator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextSupanator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (89 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignLayton Labs AB

Customer experience

Subtext

All ratings89 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative7.9%

Supanator

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
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 89 ratings, while Supanator averages 4.8 from 24 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 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subtext was updated on November 7, 2026 and Supanator on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Subtext or Supanator?
Subtext currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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