Comparison

Buffer Editor vs a11yTools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Buffer Editor

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
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Buffer Editor is a POWERFUL code and text editor that lets you easily develop software, view code or take notes on the go. Enjoy an editing experience that is both versatile and intuitive, and take your productivity to the next level. • Connect to GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, Custom Git, Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, SFTP, SSH, and FTP servers • Git Operations for easy repository management • Git Visual Merge Tool to resolve merge conflicts. • Git Visual Branch and Commits History. • Live editing—open, edit, and save files directly to remote services • Network monitoring for remote services (FTP, SFTP, SSH) • Built-in Terminal (SSH Client) with multiple terminals in tabs. • Syntax highlighting & code autocomplete: ASP, AWK, ActionScript, Ada, Arduino, Bash, C, C++, C#, Clojure, Cobol, CSS, D, Dart, Dockerfile, Erlang, F#, Fortran, Gherkin, Go, HAML, Haskell, HTML (4 & 5), INI, Java, JavaScript, Julia, Kotlin, LaTeX, Common Lisp, Lua, Markdown, MATLAB, MQL (4 & 5), NSIS, Objective-C, Org Mode, Pascal, Perl, PHP, PowerShell, Progress, Prolog, Pug, Puppet, Python, Q/kdb+, R, reStructuredText, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Solidity, SQL, Stata, Swift, Terraform, TypeScript, TypeScript React, Verilog, VHDL, Visual Basic, Vue, x86 ASM, XML • Vim mode support • Symbol navigator / document outline • Code autocompletion, with custom snippets. • Find & replace with regular expression support • Recursive file and content search—match and jump to any file at a specific line • Find references in file and jump to any file • Bracket matching and highlighting • Line and word wrapping • Unicode support • Multiple windows, Split View, and Slide Over support • Tabs with automatic restore—quickly switch between files and terminals • Full screen mode • Extended keyboard with coding keys • Bluetooth keyboard support with shortcuts manager • Customizable fonts, font sizes, and over 300 dark and light themes • Full iOS Files integration—link external folders, open multiple files, import from any supported cloud provider • Local and Remote Preview for websites(HTML,JS,CSS) • Preview images, PDFs, movies, and documents • Send files by email • iOS "Open In" support (to and from other apps) • Touch ID / Face ID protection SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for Pro access to all app’s features. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.buffereditor.com/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

a11yTools

Test web accessibility directly on your iPhone and iPad. Quickly identify and report accessibility errors on web pages, aiding developers and designers in creating more inclusive digital experiences. Features include testing for images, forms, ARIA, and more, with screenshot capabilities.

Highlights
  • HTML Web Accessibility Testing
  • Screenshot Error Reporting
  • One-at-a-time Testing
  • Safari Share Action Extensions
  • WCAG 2.2 Checklist
  • Multiple Testing Tools (WAVE, tota11y, etc.)
  • Shake to Reset Page
Features
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a11yTools is a collection of HTML Web Accessibility Testing Tools in one location on your iPhone and iPad for quick and easy Accessibility testing. Run your favorite Accessibility testing tool and easily take a screenshot on your phone showing the a11y error to developers and designers. a11yTools is a one-at-a-time testing tool where you pick the HTML Accessibility element or feature you’re testing once-per-page rather than running all tests together. Test and results can be stacked on top each other e.g. to show both Headings and Image Alt Text Properties. How To Use a11yTools: Visit the webpage you want to test then tap the + Add button and add the a11yTool you want. Reset the Page hitting Refresh Or Shake Your iPhone to Reset Page and remove the a11yTools output. Safari Share Action Extensions! Activate a11yTools directly in Safari from the share button. This app will be updated on a continuous basis with new testing tools and features added over time. Features: -------------------------------------------------- Images Headings Forms ARIA Data Tables Iframes Landmarks Language Lists Links Broken Links Titles Tabindex Grayscale Page Title Force Focus Outline Remove CSS Contrast Make Content Editable Screenshot Shake to Reset Page WAVE Validate DOM HTML_CodeSniffer tota11y ARIA Specification ARIA Authoring Practices WCAG 2.2 Checklist Demos Resources ------------------------------------------------- WCAG 2.2 Checklist filterable by Levels A, AA, AAA, expand to see full normative success criterion wording, swipe or long press to open WCAG understanding page or mark as done. This app is a one time purchase. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: http://www.pauljadam.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.pauljadam.com/privacy.html Visit my contact form in the support site to make feature requests or submit bug reports. Thanks for reading!

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
a11yTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Buffer Editor at Free against a11yTools's $9.99. Buffer Editor also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). a11yTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Buffer Editor is free to download; a11yTools costs $9.99 up front. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. a11yTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

a11yTools holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of a11yTools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, a11yTools every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Buffer Editor versus a11yTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer Editora11yTools
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.9 (157 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBlakzero OyPaulJAdam.com

Customer experience

Buffer Editor

All ratings157 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral14.9%
Negative29.0%

a11yTools

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Buffer Editor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when switching between apps
  • Losing work due to save issues
  • Incorrect parameter errors when editing files
  • Broken Bitbucket/GitHub authentication

Requested features

6 requests
  • Integrated terminal/Linux shell
  • GitHub/GitLab workflow integration
  • Ability to run/compile code
  • Better file management options
  • More keyboard shortcuts and customization
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  • Improved syntax highlighting and auto-complete

a11yTools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Buffer Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

a11yTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is a11yTools free?
a11yTools costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or a11yTools?
a11yTools is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while a11yTools averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Buffer Editor or a11yTools have ads?
Neither Buffer Editor nor a11yTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or a11yTools?
Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and a11yTools every 8 days. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and a11yTools on September 21, 2026.

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