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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/
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What is Textastic Code Editor?
Textastic Code Editor is a digital product or tool described as: Alexander Blach
Where did Textastic Code Editor originate?
Data for Textastic Code Editor was aggregated directly from the Apple App Store community ecosystem, representing raw developer and early-adopter sentiment.
When was Textastic Code Editor publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for Textastic Code Editor within our tracked developer communities was recorded on March 12, 2016.
How popular is Textastic Code Editor?
Textastic Code Editor has achieved measurable traction, logging over 2,486 reviews and facilitating 5 recorded discussions or engagements.
Which technical categories define Textastic Code Editor?
Based on metadata extraction, Textastic Code Editor is categorized under topics such as: Developer Tools, Productivity.
What are some commercial alternatives to Textastic Code Editor?
Our semantic intelligence engine identifies potential commercial alternatives in the SaaS space, such as Forgeon, which offers overlapping value propositions.
How does the creator describe Textastic Code Editor?
The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "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 Web..."
Community Voice & Feedback
You literally cannot do anything until you purchase the subscription. No free features whatsoever, not even viewing or editing files.
The app should not interrupt me with a request to read it while I’m trying to use it
There is no free version of this app without a subscription fee. Meanwhile Notepad++ and VS Code, both completely outperform this app, are free. There is no reason to charge for this.
I've tried all the code editors for iPad, and Textastic is definitely the best.
I use the app to update my website from my iPad Pro. With web preview and SFTP built in, it's almost easier than working on my MacBook.
Keep up the great work!
I use the app to update my website from my iPad Pro. With web preview and SFTP built in, it's almost easier than working on my MacBook.
Keep up the great work!
Downloaded the app thinking it was free, but you have to pay to use the app, you can’t create or edit files without paying :( sadly misleading
Unless I am doing something wrong, simple editing does not work without subscription.
I don’t need any application bad enough to have monthly subscriptions.
Monthly subscriptions are not a good business model for the general public use.
I don’t need any application bad enough to have monthly subscriptions.
Monthly subscriptions are not a good business model for the general public use.
Can’t make a single text file without paying LOL! Uninstalled
This cost money to do code like what the hell horrible game
Requires subscription for making files bruh
The free version is only a placeholder. It cannot even read text files, let alone edit. Label it honestly with the $19.99 price tag.
If I can download this app for free, you should let me try it for free. Just one day. Waste of my time.
I’ve never deleted an app so fast. Don’t waste your time
Super useful app with some great features. Everything is locked behind a paywall though, even basic features like viewing. So be prepared to shell out a few bucks.
A waste of my time. You bite
I have to edit a lot of plaintext files (.TXT, .MD, .HTML, .CSS, .JS, .JSON, .CSV, ETC) and Textastic makes it so i can do it on my iPad now. It works great and it works seamlessly. Highly recommend for text editing on an iPad. Five stars.
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