Comparison

Buffer Editor vs Code

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

Code

This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.

Highlights
  • Unified development environment
  • Supports over 15 programming languages
  • Code, compile, and execute programs
  • Real-time cloud sync
  • Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes
  • No setup or configuration required
Features
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A coding experience custom tailored for iOS that is useful for learning, experimenting and fast prototyping. No downloads, no configs, no setups required, just login and you’re ready to start writing code. Supported programming languages C, C++, Clojure, Crystal, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Lua, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Swift, TypeScript Unified development Environment All-in-one platform that lets you code, compile and execute Customize your setup Make your workspace feel just like home with your desired theme and keyboard mode Real-time Cloud Sync All your files are seamlessly synced across your devices Contact Support -> code+support@techulus.com Privacy and Security Privacy Policy - https://code.techulus.com/privacypolicy/ Terms and Conditions - https://code.techulus.com/terms/ If you have any questions or suggestions about Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at code@techulus.com.

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Buffer Editor at Free against Code's $3.99. Buffer Editor also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (157 vs 14). Code's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 56%) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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; Code costs $3.99 up front. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Buffer Editor against 3.9 for Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Buffer Editor's written reviews are positive against 74% of Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer Editor versus Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer EditorCode
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.9 (157 ratings)3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlakzero OyArjun Komath

Customer experience

Buffer Editor

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

Code

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%

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

Code

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
3 purchases

Code

One-time3
  • 1,000 Credits$0.99
  • 5,000 Credits$2.99
  • 10,000 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code free?
Code costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Code?
Buffer Editor and Code are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 157 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do Buffer Editor or Code have ads?
Neither Buffer Editor nor Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or Code?
Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on October 8, 2026 and Code on October 9, 2026.

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