# Buffer Editor vs Combine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Combine at 100% against Buffer Editor's 56%. Combine also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Buffer Editor's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 7) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Combine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Combine's.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Combine every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | Combine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combine-code-editor-and-git/id6744273472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [Margins Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713633376) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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


### Combine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combine-code-editor-and-git/id6744273472)

Transform your mobile device into a professional coding studio. This app offers advanced code editing, live previews, and comprehensive Git integration for developers on the go. Work offline, debug efficiently, and manage your projects seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Expert syntax highlighting and code completion, Offline coding and live web preview, Advanced Git repository management, Smart auto-completion and code folding, Live element inspection and debugging tools, Customizable themes and fonts, Network monitor and web audit reports

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

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

### Is Combine free?

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

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

Combine is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Combine averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Buffer Editor or Combine have ads?

Neither Buffer Editor nor Combine shows ads.

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

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Combine every 8 days. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Combine on September 23, 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.*