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What it does
Textastic is a text and code editor for iPad and iPhone with syntax highlighting, remote file transfer, and SSH.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Supported platforms
macos,iosRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Support
The maker provides email support at [email protected] and says it retains support emails indefinitely to help resolve inquiries and identify patterns.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Headquarters
Oerlenbach, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Built-in debugger
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Connections
The iOS app supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, and SSH terminal connections.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Credential security
The maker says login credentials are stored in the device operating system's keychain and are not sent to anyone else.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Custom syntax
Users can use TextMate- and Sublime Text-compatible syntax definitions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Editing tools
The iOS app offers code completion, search and replace with regular expressions, web and Markdown preview, and a JavaScript console.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Editor type
desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Extension support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
File transfer
A built-in WebDAV server can transfer files between Textastic and a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Language support
It supports syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Other app integration
Git repositories from the Working Copy app can be opened as external folders in Textastic.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Platform difference
The macOS version does not include remote connections or SSH terminal support, and its purchase is separate from the iOS/iPadOS app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Remote development
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com
Unencrypted FTP caveat
The maker says unencrypted FTP connections are not encrypted and should only be used on trusted internal networks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · textasticapp.com

Plans and prices

Monthly subscription Price not published Full access to features during the subscription Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Annual subscription Price not published Full access to features during the subscription Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
One-time purchase Price not published Permanent purchase option for the iOS/iPadOS app Read 20 Sep 2026 · textasticapp.com
Textastic Pro (Monthly) $2.99 a month Monthly iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic for Mac $9.99, paid once One-time purchase Mac app; separate purchase from iOS/iPadOS Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic Pro (Yearly) $19.99 a year Yearly iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Textastic Pro (One-Time) $69.99, paid once One-time purchase iOS/iPadOS; App Store purchase Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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