Textastic
by Textastic
What Textastic is
Textastic is a text and code editor for iPad, iPhone, and macOS. Its iOS app provides syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages, code completion, regular-expression search and replace, web and Markdown previews, and a JavaScript console. Connections include SFTP, FTPS, FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, and 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 open as external folders. TextMate- and Sublime Text-compatible syntax definitions are supported. The maker says files remain on the device unless shared with cloud services, while credentials are stored in the device keychain. The iOS app is free to download with in-app purchases and a seven-day trial. Textastic for Mac is a separate purchase.
Who it suits
It suits Apple users who need code editing, remote connections, syntax support, and previews on iOS or macOS. The iOS app is useful for people working with cloud storage, SSH, or Git repositories.
What it does well
- Syntax highlighting for over 80 languages
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and SSH
- Includes regex search and replace
- Built-in WebDAV file transfer
- Supports TextMate and Sublime syntax definitions
What to know first
- macOS lacks remote connections and SSH terminal
- Mac purchase is separate from iOS app
- Unencrypted FTP is not encrypted
- Support emails are retained indefinitely
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Full access to features during the subscription | On request |
| Annual subscription | Full access to features during the subscription | On request |
| One-time purchase | Permanent purchase option for the iOS/iPadOS app | On request |
| Textastic Pro (Yearly) | Yearly · iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase | $19.99 a year |
| Textastic Pro (Monthly) | Monthly · iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase | $2.99 a month |
| Textastic Pro (One-Time) | One-time purchase · iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase | $69.99, paid once |
| Textastic for Mac | One-time purchase · Mac app; separate purchase from iOS/iPadOS | $9.99, paid once |
As textasticapp.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Textastic combines broad syntax support with remote file and terminal connections on iOS. Check the platform differences and separate Mac purchase before choosing a plan.
Facts from Textastic's own pages
- Built-in debugger
- Yes · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Connections
- The iOS app supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, and SSH terminal connections. · textasticapp.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Custom syntax
- Users can use TextMate- and Sublime Text-compatible syntax definitions. · textasticapp.com, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Editor type
- desktop · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Extension support
- Yes · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- File transfer
- A built-in WebDAV server can transfer files between Textastic and a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi. · textasticapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Oerlenbach, Germany · textasticapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Language support
- It supports syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages. · textasticapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Other app integration
- Git repositories from the Working Copy app can be opened as external folders in Textastic. · apps.apple.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macos,ios · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Remote development
- Yes · textasticapp.com, 20 Sept 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, 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, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
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