Buffer Editor - Code Editor

Name: Buffer Editor - Code Editor
Rating: 3.9 (157 reviews)
Author: Blakzero Oy

By: Blakzero Oy

Git Client, SFTP, SSH Terminal

Features & Capabilities

Buffer Editor is a powerful on-the-go code editor with full Git integration and remote file access. It connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other Git services, supports SFTP/SSH/FTP, and includes a built-in terminal, a visual merge tool, and live editing of remote files. Features include syntax highlighting for dozens of languages, code autocompletion with custom snippets, Vim mode, symbol navigator, advanced search, and split-view with multiple terminals in tabs.

It also offers iOS Files integration, full-screen mode, customizable fonts and themes, and security features like Touch ID / Face ID protection. Manage code across local and remote projects with ease, take advantage of multi-window workflows, and stay productive on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Programming Developer Tools

By:

Blakzero Oy

Rating:

3.90

(157)

Version:

21.4 Last updated: 2026-03-12

Version code:

883290886

Creation date:

2012-03-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

44.69MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 134,098 ▼ 183

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Developed by:

Blakzero Oy

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buffer-editor-code-editor/id502633252

Website:

https://www.buffereditor.com

User Reviews

Buffer Editor excels as an iPad code editor with strong remote capabilities (SSH/SFTP, AWS) and direct GitHub integration, plus solid customization options and multi-file tabs. However, stability and reliability are serious concerns: frequent crashes, flaky Git/SVN-like behavior, SSH authentication problems, and UI glitches hinder everyday use. It also trails desktop editors in features and polish. Overall, a powerful tool for remote coding on iPad, but users should expect ongoing reliability issues and await further refinement.

Pros

Robust remote development via SSH/SFTP, enabling on-device editing of servers and cloud projects.
Direct GitHub integration, allowing cloning and editing repos inside the app without external tools.
High customization options, including fonts, spacing, and themes (e.g., Dracula), plus Vim-like editing cues.
Support for multiple open files in tabs and easy saving/uploading to remote servers (CMD-S and SFTP).
Strong iPad-focused code editor capability with feature-rich workflow for remote code and deployments.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability, especially when switching focus between apps.
Unreliable Git/GitLab integration, including commits/push failures and potential loss of work.
SSH authentication/connectivity problems, such as key issues or failed server authentication.
UI/UX glitches and performance issues, including lag, clunky file browser, and confusing navigation.
Incomplete feature set and parity with desktop editors (lacks Emmet, Vim mappings, and broader tooling).

Recent reviews

I paid for this app but right now it is free and requires a subscription to access features.

by bd*****, 2025-12-17

Proposal: Transform Buffer into a full mobile dev environment with minimal integrations Buffer already solves the hardest part of mobile developer tooling: providing a performant, scriptable environment with reliable text input and persistent context on iOS. Two lightweight integrations would push it from “mobile productivity” into “mobile coding stack” territory: 1. ISH / local Linux shell integration Interactive terminal access enables local scripts, package managers, and workflows to run directly on-device. This replaces cloud-dependent workflows and unlocks offline development. 2. GitHub chat / workflow sync Inline commit messages, branch visibility, and PR discussion make it possible to manage repo work end-to-end without leaving the app. With these two endpoints, Buffer becomes effectively a mobile VS Code equivalent, without building a full IDE. You’d define a new category: “mobile-first dev ops interface” instead of mobile markdown. If this direction interests you, I’d be glad to outline a minimal technical spec and UX flow that keeps the implementation constrained.

by St*****, 2025-12-07

2025-10-19 I have been using this app for years and it has been crashing a LOT over the past few months on my M1 iPad Pro. IF the app has focus it works. If it loses focus (CMD+TAB to another app or other switch) it will randomly crash. Unsure if the developer is still supporting this but it would be nice to get an update to fix this problem.