Comparison

Buffer Editor vs Code Editor for HTML CSS JS

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 Editor for HTML CSS JS

This application provides a robust code editor for web development, offering features like syntax highlighting and unlimited projects. Users can easily share their creations with others and host their websites instantly.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Custom URLs
  • Unlimited projects
  • One-click project sharing
  • Instant website hosting
Features
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Prisma is the best code editor for web developers and people learning web development. Get syntax highlighting, custom URLs, and unlimited projects. Share your projects with your friends in one click.

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
Code Editor for HTML CSS JS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer Editor at 3.9 against Code Editor for HTML CSS JS's 1.9. Buffer Editor also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Code Editor for HTML CSS JS's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Code Editor for HTML CSS JS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 10, 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 33% of Code Editor for HTML CSS JS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, Code Editor for HTML CSS JS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Buffer Editor versus Code Editor for HTML CSS JS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer EditorCode Editor for HTML CSS JS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (157 ratings) — better1.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlakzero OySajed Nahian

Customer experience

Buffer Editor

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

Code Editor for HTML CSS JS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative63.6%

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 Editor for HTML CSS JS

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
1 purchases

Code Editor for HTML CSS JS

One-time1
  • Code Editor Plus$2.99

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Editor for HTML CSS JS free?
Code Editor for HTML CSS JS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Code Editor for HTML CSS JS?
Buffer Editor is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Code Editor for HTML CSS JS averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Buffer Editor or Code Editor for HTML CSS JS have ads?
Neither Buffer Editor nor Code Editor for HTML CSS JS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer Editor or Code Editor for HTML CSS JS?
Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Code Editor for HTML CSS JS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code Editor for HTML CSS JS on September 21, 2026.

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