Buffer Editor vs HTTP Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HTTP Client
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Geturl is a powerful and flexible HTTP client designed for developers and testers who need full control over API workflows. Whether you're exploring a new REST endpoint, automating test cases, or debugging a complex integration, Geturl provides the tools you need in a fast, intuitive interface. Send requests, inspect responses, manage environments, and streamline your development process — all in one place. Key Features: * Send HTTP requests with full support for methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more * Customize headers, query parameters, and request bodies with ease * Support for authentication types including Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and OAuth 2.0 * Organize requests into collections and define reusable environments * View detailed responses with status codes, headers, and formatted body previews (JSON, XML, HTML, etc.) * Access request history and duplicate past calls for fast iteration * Import and export collections and environments for easy collaboration * Designed with a clean, developer-focused interface for speed and productivity * Whether you're building APIs, testing endpoints, or debugging network issues, Geturl offers a streamlined experience to support your development workflow. Subscriptions: Geturl may limit your usage after 100 requests. Geturl offers a Pro subscription that unlocks unlimited usage. Subscription is billed annually and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. Terms: https://irfanaksu.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://irfanaksu.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
Buffer Editor and HTTP Client are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Buffer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HTTP Client sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buffer Editor ships an update every 4 days, HTTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buffer Editor | HTTP Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (157 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blakzero Oy | Irfan Aksu |
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 Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buffer Editor
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
HTTP Client
- Pro - Unlimited Use$9.991 Year









