Comparison

Buffer Editor vs HTTP Utility Bot Request

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

HTTP Utility Bot Request

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a robust HTTP client. It offers comprehensive support for all HTTP methods and allows for detailed request customization, making it ideal for developers and technical professionals.

Highlights
  • Supports all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD)
  • Customize requests with headers, parameters, and bodies
  • Dark Mode compatibility
  • Transform iPhone/iPad into an HTTP client
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful HTTP client with our application. It's the perfect solution for developers, testers, and any technical professionals working with web services. Features: Support for all HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and HEAD. Our application provides full support for all HTTP methods, meeting the needs of even the most demanding users. Request customization: Add headers, URL parameters, query parameters, and request bodies to have complete control over the data being sent. Dark Mode support: Our application is fully compatible with Dark Mode, allowing you to reduce eye strain when working in low-light conditions. Join our community of users and start using your HTTP Client today! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16tBIW39eXjeXaf3Zs477e140lADP2hgIEMXS0QVgq1o/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VltbIURMPKaRm49zj3glQwaVLHN_WPYNn0CMmfN1oKc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
HTTP Utility Bot Request4 screens

Verdict

The call

Buffer Editor and HTTP Utility Bot Request both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HTTP Utility Bot Request's written reviews are positive against 56% of Buffer Editor's. HTTP Utility Bot Request also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Buffer Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 16). On price, rating 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. HTTP Utility Bot Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Buffer Editor against 4.0 for HTTP Utility Bot Request. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 157 ratings behind it against 16, 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 100% of HTTP Utility Bot Request's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Buffer Editor versus HTTP Utility Bot Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer EditorHTTP Utility Bot Request
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (157 ratings)4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBlakzero OyNikolai Chepizhenko

Customer experience

Buffer Editor

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

HTTP Utility Bot Request

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HTTP Utility Bot Request

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

HTTP Utility Bot Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTP Utility Bot Request free?
HTTP Utility Bot Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or HTTP Utility Bot Request?
HTTP Utility Bot Request is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while HTTP Utility Bot Request averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Buffer Editor or HTTP Utility Bot Request have ads?
HTTP Utility Bot Request shows ads; Buffer Editor does not.

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