Best Textastic Code Editor Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 248+ textastic code editor apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Textastic Code Editor Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Textastic Code EditorTextastic Code EditorFree was $9.994.7★ (2.5K)NoYesSep 2026
2Koder Code EditorKoder Code EditorFree4.6★ (12K)NoNoSep 2026
3Runestone Text EditorRunestone Text EditorFree was $4.994.7★ (2K)NoYesSep 2026
4Code EditorCode EditorFree4.4★ (94)NoYesSep 2026
5GlassCode - Code EditorGlassCode - Code EditorFreeNoYesSep 2026
6iEditor – Text Code EditoriEditor – Text Code EditorFree4.1★ (189)YesNoSep 2026
7Code Editor - Compiler & IDECode Editor - Compiler & IDEFree3.2★ (43)YesYesSep 2026
8Pad Code AI - Code EditorPad Code AI - Code EditorFree4.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Textastic Code Editor

Textastic Code Editor#1

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#19in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly performant
  • 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Great for mobile development and coding on the go

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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)
Koder Code Editor#2

Koder Code Editor by Reny Mustika

(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😐(12K ratings)
Free
#23in Developer Tools
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A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 🚀 Supports multiple file formats
  • 🚀 Seamless cloud integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
  • 🐛 File corruption and data loss
  • 🐛 Unreliable SFTP/SSH connections
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options
Runestone Text Editor#3

Runestone Text Editor by Simon B. Støvring

Edit plain text and code
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#27in Developer Tools
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A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

What We Love

  • 💎 Excellent text editor
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and appearance
  • 🔒 Secure file storage and sync
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 💰 Good value for premium version
  • 🤖 Helpful developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating files/folders
  • 📝 Limited functionality without premium
  • 🔌 Performance issues on older devices
  • 🔒 Difficulty accessing files in cloud storage

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FAQ about Textastic Code Editor

What are the best textastic code editor apps for iPhone?
Textastic Code Editor tops our textastic code editor apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 2.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top textastic code editor apps we rank are free to download, including Textastic Code Editor and Koder Code Editor.
Textastic Code Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ textastic code editor apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Textastic is a comprehensive text and code editor for mobile devices. It provides syntax highlighting for over 80 programming and markup languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It also allows users to connect to SFTP, FTP, WebDAV servers, and Dropbox for file management.
Key features include syntax highlighting for numerous languages, code completion for popular languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and built-in clients for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox. It also offers an SSH terminal, code formatting, and support for external keyboards and multitasking.