Comparison

Buffer Editor vs Spck Editor

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

Spck Editor

A mobile code editor for JavaScript projects, offering Git integration and intelligent code completion for multiple languages. It allows for editing, committing, and running code directly on your device, with AI coding assistance.

Highlights
  • JS Sandbox for on-the-go coding
  • Git client for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab
  • Intelligent code completion (HTML, JS, CSS)
  • Local file access and project search
  • AI Coding Assistants
  • Integrated JS Console
  • Syntax validation
Features
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Code anywhere. Deploy from your pocket. Spck Editor brings a full professional development workflow to iOS — with AI pair programming, remote CLI access, and deep Git integration built right in. Learn by Doing with JavaScript Labs Explore a curated collection of interactive coding labs and prebuilt project templates — from games to UI components to algorithms. Fork any lab instantly, experiment freely, and publish your own. The fastest way to learn JavaScript hands-on, on the go. Kickstart Projects with Templates Skip the boilerplate. Choose from ready-made project templates across popular frameworks and patterns, tweak them to your needs, and ship — all from your phone. Remote Development, Reimagined Connect to your home machine or cloud server via the Remote CLI. Browse, edit, and run your real project files over a secure relay — then preview your running dev server directly inside the app with the built-in Browser Proxy. Your full stack, in your hands. AI That Actually Codes With You Stuck on a bug? Need boilerplate fast? Spck Editor integrates AI coding assistants powered by the latest models to generate, explain, and refactor code right inside your editor — no copy-paste, no context switching. Professional Git Workflow Clone from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or any remote. Commit, push, pull, branch, merge, and review logs — a complete Git interface without leaving the app. Your entire version history, always with you. Intelligent Code Editing - Advanced code completion for JavaScript, TypeScript & CSS - Context-sensitive hints and inline documentation - Syntax validation as you type - Keyword completion for 20+ languages - HTML, CSS & JS code snippets Built for Mobile Coding - Dynamic keyboard optimized for JS, HTML & CSS - Extra navigation row for cursor control and brackets - Integrated JS console for instant feedback - Project-wide search with file filters - Local file access Light & Dark themes | JavaScript Labs | Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages Terms of Use: https://spck.io/terms

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
Spck Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Spck Editor at free with in-app purchases against Buffer Editor's subscription. Spck Editor also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Buffer Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (157 vs 52). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spck Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spck Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spck Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Spck Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Buffer Editor versus Spck Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer EditorSpck Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (157 ratings)4.1 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlakzero OyZeb Zhao

Customer experience

Buffer Editor

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

Spck Editor

All ratings52 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

Buffer Editor

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great mobile development platform
  • 👍 Functional and good editor
  • 🚀 Responsive and performant
  • 👍 Supports Vim keybindings
  • 👍 Customizable themes and fonts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Git integration issues
  • 🐛 Buggy SSH/SFTP/FTP connections
  • 🐛 Undo/redo functionality problems
  • 🐛 Laggy navigation through directories

Spck Editor

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app overall
  • 👍 Free and no ads
  • 👍 Professional coding app feel
  • 👍 Good for web development
  • 👍 Simple and direct editor

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing issues
  • 🐛 UI has a learning curve
  • 🐛 Subscription model disliked
  • 🐛 Some features not in free version
  • 🐛 Cannot copy and paste

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

Spck Editor

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App crashes on sign-in/GitHub connection
  • Editor crashes when signing in
  • Browser crashes on React JS
  • Console not responding
  • App crashes when trying to import files
Show 28 more
  • Typing characters like "{" doesn't show up immediately
  • Preview shows a white screen
  • Cannot connect to GitHub, app closes
  • App crashes and returns to springboard when logging into GitHub
  • App closes automatically after installation
  • Cannot copy and paste from previous code
  • App closes on iPad mini 3
  • Launch button not activated
  • Python not working
  • Cannot run code, only existing programs
  • Keyboard doesn't register keystrokes on phone
  • Cursor movement and text replacement issues with Chinese keyboard
  • App crashes on large Git repos
  • Syntax highlighting randomly stops working for JS
  • App does not reopen after crashing
  • Cannot save documents
  • Cannot open terminal documents in write mode
  • Left pane is horrific UX
  • Cannot get to projects page after opening a project
  • Python not running
  • Cannot write code, sometimes doesn't work
  • App shows only logo and no response on iOS 10.3.4
  • Cannot enter entire text when typing a paragraph
  • Text insertion not working
  • Code writing is failing, jumps lines
  • Cannot steal code from GitHub
  • Cannot get app to work
  • Login prompt appears but buttons don't lead to login page

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add Kotlin file support (.kt)
  • Enable "drag spacebar to move cursor" (iOS feature)
  • Add more coding languages (C++, etc.)
  • Add desktop/tablet view for HTML preview
  • Add server management support (Node.js, Python, etc.)
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  • Add extensions
  • Add tutorial section for UI
  • Add FTP/SFTP support
  • Add minimap like Sublime editor
  • Add Node.js support
  • Add readonly mode
  • Add new fonts
  • Add browser preview
  • Add Chinese candidate word support
  • Add mouse support for tablet mode
  • Add terminal for console.log() visibility

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Buffer Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Spck Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Gold$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spck Editor free?
Spck Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Spck Editor?
Spck Editor is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Spck Editor averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.
Do Buffer Editor or Spck Editor have ads?
Neither Buffer Editor nor Spck Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or Spck Editor?
Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Spck Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spck Editor on September 20, 2026.

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