# Buffer Editor vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: HTML Editor at free with in-app purchases against Buffer Editor's subscription. HTML Editor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Buffer Editor's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HTML Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 22% of HTML Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, HTML Editor every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews) | **[4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## 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


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #104 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

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

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

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

HTML Editor is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.2 from 819 ratings.

### Do Buffer Editor or HTML Editor have ads?

Neither Buffer Editor nor HTML Editor shows ads.

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

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and HTML Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and HTML 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.*