# Buffer Editor vs PythonIDE

The clearest difference is rating: PythonIDE at 4.8 against Buffer Editor's 3.9. PythonIDE also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (90% vs 56%). Buffer Editor's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). 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 PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PythonIDE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 90% of PythonIDE's.

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, PythonIDE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer Editor | PythonIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 668 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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


### PythonIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304)

This app provides a full development environment on your mobile device, allowing you to run Python and JavaScript code locally. It includes a professional code editor, SSH terminal for server management, and various developer tools. An AI coding assistant is also integrated to help with code generation and debugging.

**Highlights:** Local Python 3.13 and JavaScript execution, Professional code editor with syntax highlighting, SSH terminal with SFTP and server monitoring, AI coding assistant for code generation and review, Built-in developer toolbox utilities, Scene canvas engine for graphics and games

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PythonIDE Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PythonIDE Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Donate · Chicken Leg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Lollipop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Bubble Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feed Dev Poop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Connect Your Own AI | $1.99 | one-time |
| SSH Server Management | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200次调用包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Calls Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer Editor free?

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

### Is PythonIDE free?

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

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

PythonIDE is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while PythonIDE averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Buffer Editor or PythonIDE have ads?

Neither Buffer Editor nor PythonIDE shows ads.

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

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and PythonIDE weekly. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and PythonIDE on October 28, 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.*