# Buffer Editor vs Koder Code Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Koder Code Editor at 4.6 against Buffer Editor's 3.9. Koder Code Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 157). Buffer Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Koder Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Koder Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 157, 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 72% of Koder Code Editor's.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | Koder Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 45 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [Reny Mustika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447484425) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer Editor

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

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


### Koder Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, Remote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV), Built-in SSH client, Tabbed editing, Code autocomplete, Snippet manager, Editor themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🚀 Supports multiple file formats
- 🚀 Seamless cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
- 🐛 File corruption and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable SFTP/SSH connections
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Inability to rename or delete files
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Performance degradation on larger files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Git integration
- Terminal/console functionality
- Support for more programming languages
- Ability to disable line wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

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

### Is Koder Code Editor free?

Koder Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Koder Code Editor?

Koder Code Editor is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Buffer Editor or Koder Code Editor have ads?

Neither Buffer Editor nor Koder Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or Koder Code Editor?

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Koder Code Editor on September 24, 2026.

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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.*