# Subtext vs Supanator

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, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supanator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Supanator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#40** |
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charcoal Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/325046949) | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### Supanator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #51 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supanator Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Supanator Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Supanator Pro (12 months) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 #95 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #40. 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.*