Comparison

CofE General Synod vs Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CofE General Synod

Access timetables and documents for current and past sessions. Features include a redesigned agenda, document markup for notes and highlights, and an archive dating back to February 2022. Content is restricted to accredited members and employees.

Highlights
  • View agenda and timetables
  • Mark up documents with comments and highlights
  • Bookmark important documents and sessions
  • Browse archive of past sessions
  • Access restricted content
Features
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The General Synod app allows users to access timetables and all documents associated with current and past Synod sessions. Access to its content is restricted to members of the General Synod, employees of the National Church Institutions, and other third parties as accredited by the General Synod support team. - View the agenda: Explore the new, redesigned agenda developed with clarity and ease of use in mind. View separate timetables for the main session and fringe events. - Mark up documents: Type out comments, highlight text, or leave important notes anywhere as you scrutinise documents for that debate of interest to you. - Favourites for quick reference: Save and organise important documents and sessions for easy reference later with our expanded bookmarking functionality. - Browse the archive: Want to refer to documents and agendas associated with a previous Synod? The new archive now extends back to February 2022 for easy reference. To learn more about the General Synod of the Church of England, visit churchofengland.org/synod.

About

Editor

A clean and intuitive application for writing and editing text in Markdown format. It offers real-time preview, keyboard shortcuts, and local document saving for efficient content creation. Export your work with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Local document saving
  • One-tap export
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Markdown Editor Plus is the perfect app for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful tool to write and edit text in Markdown format. Designed with a clean and easy-to-use interface, Markdown Editor Plus allows you to focus on your writing without distractions. Whether you’re a developer, writer, blogger, or someone who just needs to jot down quick notes, this app offers everything you need. With real-time editing, you can see your Markdown formatting as you type. The app supports keyboard shortcuts for quick formatting. Markdown Editor Plus also allows you to organize and save your documents locally, making file management simple and convenient. Exporting your work is just one tap away. With Markdown Editor Plus, writing in Markdown has never been easier or more efficient. Download it today and transform the way you create content.

Screenshots

CofE General Synod4 screens
Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CofE General Synod at 5.0 against Editor's 3.7. CofE General Synod also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Editor's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CofE General Synod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CofE General Synod ships an update every 3 weeks, Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CofE General Synod versus Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCofE General SynodEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChurch of englandConstellation Ltd

Customer experience

CofE General Synod

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

CofE General Synod

No in-app purchases

None

Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CofE General Synod free?
CofE General Synod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Editor free?
Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CofE General Synod or Editor?
CofE General Synod is rated higher. CofE General Synod averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Editor averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CofE General Synod or Editor have ads?
Neither CofE General Synod nor Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CofE General Synod or Editor?
CofE General Synod ships an update every 3 weeks, and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, CofE General Synod was updated on October 6, 2026 and Editor on October 3, 2026.

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