Comparison

Buffer Editor vs Stick 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

Stick Code

This application provides an integrated development environment (IDE) and terminal directly on your iPad. It allows developers to write and run code, manage projects, and access command-line tools from their tablet.

Highlights
  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Terminal access
  • Code writing and execution
  • Project management
  • Command-line tools
Features
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An IDE & Terminal for your iPad

Screenshots

Buffer Editor4 screens
Stick Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stick Code at 5.0 against Buffer Editor's 3.9. Stick Code also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Buffer Editor's advantage is ratings volume (158 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stick Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stick Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer Editor has 158 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Buffer Editor versus Stick Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer EditorStick Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (158 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings158 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlakzero OyRicardo Bomeny

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

Stick 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
None

Stick Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer Editor free?
Buffer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stick Code free?
Stick Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer Editor or Stick Code?
Stick Code is rated higher. Buffer Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Stick Code averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Buffer Editor or Stick Code have ads?
Neither Buffer Editor nor Stick Code shows ads.

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