Best apps like Code - Editor Git and Terminal

37+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated July 2026

Code is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 37+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Code

Textastic Code Editor#1

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in Developer Tools
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A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly performant
  • 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
  • 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
Buffer Editor - Code Editor#2

Buffer Editor - Code Editor by Blakzero Oy

Git Client, SFTP, SSH Terminal
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
3.9😐(157 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A powerful code and text editor for on-the-go development. Connect to various cloud services and Git repositories, with built-in terminal and extensive syntax highlighting. Offers advanced editing features for enhanced productivity.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great mobile development platform
  • 👍 Functional and good editor
  • 🚀 Responsive and performant
  • 👍 Supports Vim keybindings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Git integration issues
  • 🐛 Buggy SSH/SFTP/FTP connections
Koder Code Editor#3

Koder Code Editor by Reny Mustika

(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😐(9.3K ratings)
Free
#26in Developer Tools
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A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 🚀 Supports multiple file formats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
  • 🐛 File corruption and data loss

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