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Textastic
Textastic · Oerlenbach, Germany · founded 2010
What it is
Textastic is a text and code editor for iPad and iPhone, with a separate macOS version. The iOS app offers syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages, along with code completion, regular-expression search and replace, web and Markdown previews, and a JavaScript console. Users can connect through SFTP, FTPS, FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, or an SSH terminal. A built-in WebDAV server transfers files between Textastic and a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi, and Git repositories from Working Copy can be opened as external folders. Users can add syntax definitions compatible with TextMate and Sublime Text. The maker says files stay on the device unless users choose to share them with cloud services, and credentials are stored in the device operating system’s keychain. The iOS/iPadOS app is free to download with in-app purchases, and subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Textastic Pro costs $2.99 a month or $19.99 a year; a one-time iOS/iPadOS purchase costs $69.99, paid once. Textastic for Mac is a separate $9.99, paid once purchase.
For and against
For
- Syntax highlighting for more than 80 languages.
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, WebDAV, and SSH connections.
- Includes code completion and regular-expression search and replace.
- Files remain on-device unless users choose cloud sharing.
Against
- macOS version lacks remote connections and SSH terminal support.
- Mac and iOS/iPadOS purchases are separate.
- Unencrypted FTP should only be used on trusted internal networks.
The verdict
Textastic offers a broad set of editing and connection tools in its iOS app, with different capabilities on macOS. Consider which platform you need and whether a subscription or permanent purchase fits your use.
Who it suits
Textastic suits people who want to edit code on an iPad or iPhone and use remote file-transfer or SSH connections. Mac users should note that the macOS version does not include remote connections or SSH terminal support.
Plans and prices
Monthly subscription
Full access to features during the subscription
Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Annual subscription
Full access to features during the subscription
Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
One-time purchase
Permanent purchase option for the iOS/iPadOS app
Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Textastic Pro (Monthly)
iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic for Mac
Mac app; separate purchase from iOS/iPadOS
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic Pro (Yearly)
iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic Pro (One-Time)
iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Built-in debugger
- Yestextasticapp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Connections
- The iOS app supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, and SSH terminal connections.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Credential security
- The maker says login credentials are stored in the device operating system's keychain and are not sent to anyone else.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Custom syntax
- Users can use TextMate- and Sublime Text-compatible syntax definitions.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The maker says files stay on the device unless users choose to share them with cloud services, and app-to-cloud communication goes directly to the provider without the maker's servers.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editing tools
- The iOS app offers code completion, search and replace with regular expressions, web and Markdown preview, and a JavaScript console.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editor type
- desktoptextasticapp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- Yestextasticapp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- File transfer
- A built-in WebDAV server can transfer files between Textastic and a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Language support
- It supports syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other app integration
- Git repositories from the Working Copy app can be opened as external folders in Textastic.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform difference
- The macOS version does not include remote connections or SSH terminal support, and its purchase is separate from the iOS/iPadOS app.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Remote development
- Yestextasticapp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker provides email support at [email protected] and says it retains support emails indefinitely to help resolve inquiries and identify patterns.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial and free app
- The iOS/iPadOS app is free to download with in-app purchases, and annual or monthly subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Unencrypted FTP caveat
- The maker says unencrypted FTP connections are not encrypted and should only be used on trusted internal networks.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Textastic is a text and code editor for iPad and iPhone with syntax highlighting, remote file transfer, and SSH.textasticapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
