# Buffer Editor vs Code Splenda

The clearest difference is rating: Code Splenda at 5.0 against Buffer Editor's 3.9. Code Splenda also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Buffer Editor's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 2) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Code Splenda sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Splenda holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Code Splenda every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | Code Splenda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-splenda-static-web-ide/id6741158323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [Winter Bagley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513642337) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Code Splenda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-splenda-static-web-ide/id6741158323)

A mobile text editor for static web development, allowing users to create and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects on the go. Build and test websites directly from your device before sharing them.

**Highlights:** Static web code editing (HTML, CSS, JS), In-app web view for previewing, On-the-go website creation, Simple and easy to use interface, Code and test websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Splenda | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

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

### Is Code Splenda free?

Code Splenda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Code Splenda is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Code Splenda averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Buffer Editor nor Code Splenda shows ads.

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

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Code Splenda every 2 days. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on October 8, 2026 and Code Splenda on October 8, 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.*