Textastic is a comprehensive and versatile text and code editor for iPad and iPhone. It supports syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming and markup languages. Connect to SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV servers or to your Dropbox account. Use the built-in SSH terminal to work directly on your server.
Features:
- Syntax highlighting for more than 80 languages, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C++, Swift, Objective-C, Rust, XML, Markdown, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Lua, YAML, JSON, SQL, shell scripts, and many more (full list available on the website)
- Compatible with Sublime Text 3 and TextMate 1 syntax definitions and themes
- Code completion for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C, Objective-C, and PHP
- SFTP (SSH), FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL), WebDAV, and Dropbox clients
- SSH terminal connections
- Code formatter for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON
- Git repositories from the Git client app Working Copy can be opened as external folders in Textastic
- Emmet support
- JavaScript console
- iCloud Drive file synchronization
- WebDAV server for easy file transfer between Textastic and your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi
- Symbol list for quick navigation within a file
- Full support for external keyboards, trackpads, and mice
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts
- Additional keys above the virtual keyboard for frequently used programming characters
- Cursor navigation wheel for easy text selection
- Move the cursor using swipe gestures
- Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad
- Open multiple files in tabs
- Multiple windows on iPadOS
- Dark Mode support
- Support for common text encodings such as UTF-8, UTF-16, and ISO-8859-1
- Support for different tab widths and soft tabs (spaces instead of tabs)
- Custom fonts
- Find and Replace, including regular expression search
- Find in multiple files
- File information such as character and word counts
- Local and remote web preview for HTML and Markdown files
Pricing:
Textastic requires a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. Each subscription includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features.
Privacy Policy: https://www.textasticapp.com/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
If I need syntax highlighting, this is my go-to app. For composition with reliable and extended undo/redo capability and customization, Drafts is my go-to app. For whatever quirks this app might have, it does not charge me for a subscription, honoring my pro purchase from years ago instead. It's there when I need it, which is only sometimes. I don't use the ftp and ssh parts of the app, so I can't comment on them. I do use iCloud as well as the standard share sheet.
6 stars if I could
scottjl
The best text editor for your iPhone or iPad hands down. Plenty of features, plenty of customization, great UI, has been in development for years by a responsive developer. What more can you ask for? Pro is well worth every penny paid.
Developer Response
Thanks a lot for your kind words and long-time support! I really appreciate it.
Literally does NOTHING without Pro
Catspaw10
Nowhere in the description is there any mention of a purchase or subscription cost. I don’t object to these things, if an app works and does something I need I don’t mind paying. That said, I want to know what I’ll be paying, and if it does what I need. BEFORE paying. I think that’s only reasonable. I managed to import a file. Then it was all blurred out with a message to get Pro for viewing and editing. It’s a text editor. Viewing and editing are not optional additional features. They are the key features. What good is a text editor what won’t even let me view let alone edit a file? How can I make an informed decision if I have absolutely no information? This could be an amazing app. I’ll never know. Because I’m so dissatisfied with the circumstances I’ve mentioned.
Developer Response
To clarify: viewing and editing files are core features of Textastic and are therefore part of Textastic Pro. The available purchase options are mentioned in the App Store description, and prices are also listed under “In-App Purchases”.To make an informed decision before paying, Textastic includes a 7-day full-featured free trial when starting a monthly or yearly subscription. During the trial, you can view and edit files and decide whether the app fits your needs. A one-time purchase option is also available.
Since you asked for a Review...
Timothy Tech Toys
I have prompts for reviews turned off. You ignored this an inteerupted me less than 20 minutes into working with filex on a project. I paid full price. Not Cheap. And you have the temerity to interrupt me for a stupid review. Allright... I bout this because I was told it was the best. There are cheaper alternatives.... but when I pay almost eighty bucks for an apple app... I expect that to buy me immunity for ads and surveys. It didnt. You did it anyway. So... you get a one-star review.... the same give anyone with begs for a review. Enjoy!!
Developer Response
I'm sorry that you were interrupted by a review prompt. Textastic uses the standard API provided by Apple to ask for a rating or review. This should always respect the corresponding system-wide setting.Please double-check that you have disabled the following setting in the Settings app:Settings > Apps > App Store > In-App Ratings & ReviewsIf this setting is disabled, Textastic should never show a review prompt.
- Create file or folder: You can now press Return to confirm creation.
- Deleting files in “Local Files”, “iCloud”, or external iCloud Drive folders now moves them to “Recently Deleted” in the Files app, where they can be restored if needed.
- Fixed incorrect formatting of PHP code inside script tags in PHP files.
- Other minor improvements.
Version 10.9.3
The developer, Alexander Blach, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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