# websta$ vs Textastic Code Editor

The clearest difference is price: Textastic Code Editor at Free against websta$'s $2.99. Textastic Code Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 67). websta$'s advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Textastic Code Editor is free to download; websta$ costs $2.99 up front. websta$ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Textastic Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for websta$ against 4.7 for Textastic Code Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textastic Code Editor has 2.5K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of websta$'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Textastic Code Editor's.

websta$ ships an update every 4 months, Textastic Code Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | websta$ | Textastic Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websta-learn-html-css-and-js/id932296259/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textastic-code-editor/id1049254261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#19** |
| Size | 34 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Alexander Blach](https://appshunter.io/developer/303486870) |

## What reviewers say

### websta$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websta-learn-html-css-and-js/id932296259)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and develop web technologies with this comprehensive tool. It offers local code execution, Git integration, and seamless file sharing via LAN. Access learning materials, utilize advanced coding features, and personalize your learning environment for efficient skill development.

**Highlights:** Local code execution, Git retrieval, LAN file transfer (HTTP/FTP), Code templates and autocompletion, iCloud synchronization, Built-in browser for learning materials, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2048 Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| AircraftWar | $0.99 | one-time |
| CodeEditor Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Chess Game Source | $0.99 | one-time |
| Source of look color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whac-A-Mole | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake Game Source | $0.99 | one-time |


### Textastic Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #44 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 websta$ free?

websta$ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Textastic Code Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, websta$ or Textastic Code Editor?

Textastic Code Editor is rated higher. websta$ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Textastic Code Editor averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do websta$ or Textastic Code Editor have ads?

Neither websta$ nor Textastic Code Editor shows ads.

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

websta$ ships an update every 4 months, and Textastic Code Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, websta$ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Textastic Code Editor on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, websta$ or Textastic Code Editor?

websta$ currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Textastic Code Editor at #19. 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.*