# Buffer Editor vs Kodika

The clearest difference is price: Buffer Editor at Free against Kodika's $9.99. Buffer Editor also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Kodika's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Buffer Editor is free to download; Kodika costs $9.99 up front. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kodika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buffer Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 29% of Kodika's.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Kodika monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | Kodika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews)** | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | #180 |
| Size | 45 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [Konstantinos Antonopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/409707441) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to cloud services and Git, Git operations and visual merge tool, Built-in SSH terminal, Extensive syntax highlighting, Live remote file editing, Code autocompletion and snippets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile development platform
- 👍 Functional and good editor
- 🚀 Responsive and performant
- 👍 Supports Vim keybindings
- 👍 Customizable themes and fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Git integration issues
- 🐛 Buggy SSH/SFTP/FTP connections
- 🐛 Undo/redo functionality problems
- 🐛 Laggy navigation through directories

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between apps
- Losing work due to save issues
- Incorrect parameter errors when editing files
- Broken Bitbucket/GitHub authentication

**Requested features**

- Integrated terminal/Linux shell
- GitHub/GitLab workflow integration
- Ability to run/compile code
- Better file management options
- More keyboard shortcuts and customization


### Kodika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build native mobile apps with a drag-and-drop interface, no coding required. Design screens, connect logic with code blocks, integrate APIs, and manage backend services. Includes in-app purchase support and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop interface, Responsive design editor, Backend services (authentication, database, storage), In-app purchase integration, REST API integration, Code blocks for logic, Push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Licence | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kodika free?

Kodika costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Kodika?

Buffer Editor is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Kodika averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Buffer Editor or Kodika have ads?

Neither Buffer Editor nor Kodika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or Kodika?

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Kodika monthly. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and Kodika on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Buffer Editor or Kodika?

Buffer Editor currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Kodika at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*