# iCodeEditor vs Textastic Code Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Textastic Code Editor at 69% against iCodeEditor's 14%. Textastic Code Editor also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). iCodeEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Textastic Code Editor is free to download; iCodeEditor costs $19.99 up front. Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iCodeEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCodeEditor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of iCodeEditor's written reviews are positive against 69% of Textastic Code Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCodeEditor ships an update every 3 days, Textastic Code Editor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCodeEditor | Textastic Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icodeeditor/id579257935/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [斌 虞](https://appshunter.io/developer/561889393) | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) |

## What reviewers say

### iCodeEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icodeeditor/id579257935)

This app is a compact and powerful code editor and file manager. It allows for parallel file editing with diff operations, direct execution of Ruby and Lua code, and efficient file organization. It also offers advanced searching and navigation features for source code and documents.

**Highlights:** Parallel file editing with diff, Direct Ruby and Lua code execution, Fast indexing and searching of code, Advanced file management, Markdown live preview, Unicode and UTF-8 inspection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Textastic Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #43 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox client, Built-in SSH terminal, Code completion and formatting, External keyboard and trackpad support, Split View and Slide Over multitasking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textastic Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Textastic Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Textastic Pro (One-Time) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly performant
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
- 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
- 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
- 👎 Lack of modern code editing features (e.g. auto-indent, code folding)

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SSH/SFTP connectivity and authentication
- Problems with handling large files or files with certain extensions
- Inconsistent text selection and editing behavior

**Requested features**

- Add support for more cloud storage providers (e.g. Google Drive, OneDrive)
- Implement a more seamless remote file editing and syncing workflow
- Improve code editing features like code folding, multi-cursor support, and code beautification
- Add a built-in terminal or ability to run code directly within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCodeEditor free?

iCodeEditor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

Textastic Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCodeEditor or Textastic Code Editor?

iCodeEditor is rated higher. iCodeEditor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do iCodeEditor or Textastic Code Editor have ads?

Neither iCodeEditor nor Textastic Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCodeEditor or Textastic Code Editor?

iCodeEditor ships an update every 3 days, and Textastic Code Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCodeEditor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Textastic Code Editor on September 23, 2026.

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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.*