Buffer Editor App Reviews

I like the concept of this app, but it’s essentially useless to me because the repo I cloned is never being updated. Since the first clone, none of the updates I have pushed from other devices have loaded to this app. I have tried reopening the app and nothing. Edit: thanks for the response! It works now... was having trouble finding what I needed in the usage docs

You need to use it with a external keyboard to get the full benefit. It’s a clean / good looking editor. It makes for a great coding tool. I was able to directly connect to my dev Digital Ocean server and modify the files directly. Support was excellent and prompt to answer any of my questions.

Can you please add backward/forward search on classes and methods please? This would be such a great feature!!

Usually I use termius and ssh into a server with vim installed and just edit files that way. This is less than ideal on an iPad Pro with the Smart Keyboard since there is no escape keyboard. Also there are latency issues with using vim over ssh, especially while traveling. This editor is great in helping with those times, but the vim mode is still missing quite a bit of things: * ctrl + { should jump up the file in between code blocks. * ctrl + } should jump down the file in between code blocks. * ctrl + v visual vertical select * escape is not a toggle. You should remain in command mode from repeatedly press escape. * B, W don't work There is also features I miss from vim plugins themselves: * Fuzzy search for files. * Horizontal and vertical splits. * Tabs * File tree view in editor Thanks to the developer for the initial work! I hope we continue to see more development so this can a full time editor for me.

This morning I typed for 30 minutes into a local file. I closed my iPad Pro and went home. Ten minutes later (without doing anything in between), I opened it up again and was back at the iPad homescreen. Reopened Buffer, and nearly everything was gone. I have no choice but to delete this app and find something new, and could not recommend it to anyone.

Could you maybe add the ability to save to iCloud Drive in a specific folder? Pages, Keynote, Numbers, GarageBand, a MATLAB app called SIMO , and many more do this, and it’s incredibly convenient.

Apps great it just goes nuts every once and awhile when I make a java class. Example: public class Person { //CODE IN HERE } Because I moved the top bracket down it stops auto indenting. It won’t allow me to indent it myself either. It’ll just push the cursor way passed the brackets all together.

I have been looking for a code editor for the iPad for some time. There are lots of text editors, Markdown editors, etc. but I wanted something that would do code highlighting, etc. I searched around the web and found several suggestions and bought them all (iOS apps are so inexpensive, that’s easy to do). But what made me start using Buffer was that I kept seeing updates come through the App Store. This isn’t an app that’s been released and abandoned by the developer, it is regularly updated all the time. When I had a question about how to use it, I sent an email and received a prompt reply, even offering more help than I needed. I now have Buffer set up with Working Copy, and it works great! I don’t write many app reviews (not nearly as many as I should) but I definitely wanted to thank this developer for being on-top of things. It saddens me to see several low-star reviews, even after the developer has responded, and often fixed the issue. Maybe people don’t know they can (and should!) update their reviews when things change!

This is the best iOS code editor for the web for right now. It is better than Textastic and better than Coda. However, that isn’t really saying much... Most web app developers use Sublime Text 3 or VS Code on their desktop machines. Buffer is just a lightweight when you compare it to those editors. It just doesn’t have the feature set or the fast built-ins that those editors offer. To the developer: Beef up this effort. You can truly own the iOS space if you can match the quality and feature set of your desktop rivals. If you don’t... well, someone will beat you to it and you’ll lose all long term users. ** Edit ** Actually, upon further inspection, this app has no support for Working Copy, so, it is lagging behind Textastic.

Can you not run/compile code? Is this just for editing text?

I have been searching for a mobile IDE with git support for quite some time and I’m happy to say that I’ve found it! There are some settings that I feel should be on by default, such as auto indent and auto bracket. With those settings enabled, its really easy to make quick additions or plot out an idea while on the road. The only feature I wish existed was contextual suggestion outside of a languages syntax.

As an avid vim user, this app is tantalizingly close to what I want. If this app had these features, it would be so much more useful for me: - remap caps lock to control (*must have*) - key repeat needs to work properly - control-[ should act like escape - :set cursorline support - full navigation support (control-d, control-u, H, M, L, control-e, control-y, etc) Please keep improving this app. It has great potential.

If Buffer integrated with the file picker, it seems like it would easily be my first choice for coding due to the efficiency of VIM shortcuts on an external keyboard. As it is, I can't work smoothly with the code managed in WorkingCopy, so it probably won't see much use.

Coda is work ssh/sftp/ftp but buffer editor is not.. maybe encoding issue..

Guys i cant compile my code that i wrote

If you believe a cup of coffee is worth $5 and this app is not, you have bigger problems and shouldn’t be wasting your time writing reviews. Try writing an app sometime and then make a stupid comment like that.

Mirroring is typical, I’d prefer a version which supports the full external display, as Amazon Prime Video’s app does. Better yet, port this to Apple TV 4K.

I tried to open a file with .VBS extension. It failed to open it! Renamed it to .TXT no problem opening it! I used another app gocoedit. No issue. Deleted this one. Don’t care about refund!

Love this dev, keeps adding features, responds to input! Supports SFTP(among many others), which I need! Use this as a note taking app, which with vim-like is super duper powerful! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR GET THIS AMAZING APP YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!! unless you don’t like vim(web search vim editor if you don’t know what it is, you might just like it).

needs some improvements...

I have worked through both SSH and Dropbox. Whenever I save some editing, it seems to store and reflect at a glance. But, after a few minute, it get back to the original file. I keep editing several time and am now exhaustive. I found other users who suffer from the same phenomenon in reviews. This is a critical problem, and it prevents from using this editor despite its awesome functionality!!

This app does not have any integrated interpreters, right, but its outstanding how frequent updates it gets, you could suggest changes which is nice to see developers care for the consumer. So many supported languages for auto-complete and syntax highlighting makes me really happy.

this app handles files from connected services better than other coding apps i’ve tried on iOS, and the developer is super responsive to suggestions and support (thank you for adding Dracula theme!!)

When I bought this program I thought I can RUN The code,, I would recommend the creators to specify their product. What else to say Im a little sad that I cant cant do programming on an IOS

When trying to make a ssh connection I get an error saying “Buffer does not support authentication methods (public key)” No forum to ask questions in. No help from the user guide. Not useful after all. Can I have my money back now? UPDATE: So I followed the steps given and now I just get a “failed to authenticate server” generic error message. I tested ssh connection using the same key from my Mac with no issues. It still seems like ssh really isn’t supported.

Great vim and standard editor capabilities. The Molokai default color scheme is an excellent choice -- it's always been one of my favorites. Great defaults all around. Easy customization.

The editor is awesome! And the vim commands are great for speed, very good work! But unfortunately that's the only great thing on the app, many necessary things seem unfinished/half implemented. - The SSH shell has a hard to see color theme, no extended keyboard, no ability to use tab, arrows, ctrl+esc, I also expected it to open at the folder I'm currently in so I could quick test my code? The way it is it still isn't functional. - Also about the color theme, the editor has some awesome themes but please replicate at least the darkness or lightness of the theme into the whole application, it is hard to be editing with comfortable darkish theme just to close it and a very bright white flashes in front of your eyes when changing between files. - Why can't I download a folder? Only the files are downloadable, also is there a better way to sync the local edited file to the remote folder instead of plain uploading it? - The undo button doesn't seem to really undo things, try selecting some code and clicking tab to replace it, then undo. - Shouldn't the keyboard toggle be on the extended keyboard? On a big iPhone it's quite cumbersome to hit it on top every time - The eye button to set code syntax does not really seem to belong there - Just an idea (not affecting review) add a simple popup webview near the ssh button so web developers can quickly see their site after editing it.

This app has a nice support, however it keeps crashing every time I’m trying to use terminal to SSH. -- Update -- Seems like the update 7.4.1 fixed all issues I had. Awesome, nice!

Performing as expected on iPhone 6s+, including repeated saving/editing to Dropbox.

Its plain horrible. Bad interface, many bugs and a whole lot of crashes...

Finally an iOS editor with vim bindings. I love the ability to edit files over ssh. A few feature requests: 1) I would love for better '.' support. It doesn't completely mimic the repeat feature in vim. For example, if I press the following in command mode: 'A #test' I get the appropriate response where the cursor moves to the end of the line and inserts '#test'. But when I press '.', the cursor doesn't move to the end of the line (which vim would do) but instead inserts '#test' wherever the cursor is. 2) It would be nicer for a larger escape key. I'm on a 6 plus and the esc key is tiny compared to the rest of my keys. 3) Tabs. 3) Ability to edit remote g** repositories. This is obviously a big request but I think every software engineer is looking a feature like this. 4) Ability to run commands via ssh and read the output of said command. This is also a big request. The ability to run commands is an advantage that an ssh connect has over this editor. Overall fantastic editor. It really improves my workflow. Keep up the good work.

This app worked beautifully on the iPad mini, but I just purchased an iPad Pro (for this purpose!) and it completely breaks down. Logs into ssh server beautifully, but start to type on either soft or hard keyboard, and all I get is gibberish. Such promise. Such a disappointment. I am hopeful an update is on the way!

I use this all the time.

I really enjoy the native feel and experience I get from this app.

For the wishlist, support for ssh keys for those of us who don't use standard name/password authentication

Very difficult to figure out how to create a file. Does support ActionScript 3 but I find it a lot faster to just write code by hand with my Apple Pencil. Not worth the $4.99 I paid.

Repository from GitHub please?

Simple keyboard is not good enough. Number and symbols are needed.

So yeah, this is the vim editor you want. It works. It works well. It's quick, nice too look at, and works. Going to focus on two things I wish it had. First, better support for bluetooth keyboards. What I mean by that is, creating a new file, I can't just hit return and have it create the file. I have to tap Done. These little things would make it that much nicer. If I could move around the app with just keyboard commands, that would be even better! Secondly, it would be nice if I could use 'jj' to switch back to normal mode. Unfortunately, the option to switch only gives you one character to work with. Regardless, an excellent app! Thanks.

So glad GIT was added. I added a private repo and was able to look and explore my files. As I made a new folder and file on the root directory all my other files were gone from my master branch when it saved. Use with caution until it is out of beta.

Purchased this app as a way to continue development on my iPad Pro. Editor seems great, although I have not been able to really use it much since there is no way to select between different GitHub branches. I emailed support twice over the course of a week to see if this is supported or would be in the future, however I have not gotten a response. I'll update this review if/when I receive a response from the developer...

This app was recently finally updated to support the iPad Pro, but it still does not support split-screen multitasking on iOS 9. This is an important feature for a code editor to be useful on a device like the iPad Pro.

After having to re-install the app due to constant crashing, the editor works great now.

Fits my requirements well, easy to use, comprehensive configuration capability. All in all, well crafted and behaving on both my iPhone and iPad.

This is app is a waste of money, doesn't even auto-save code, so each time it crashes (super often) I loose my work. iPad Pro 13.

I've used this while commuting to learn/practice VIM. It's pretty impressive. I just like it. Integration with Dropbox works well. Now I'm looking for an excuse to use this more.

I like being able to view or write a little code on the go. There are other better apps that cost a lot more. However, this one suits my needs. I only use it a little bit. One thing though, the user interface could be cleaned up a bit. Some things are a little confusing. But overall it works and I like it.

Personally I like the themes feature the most, but overall a simple text editor. Disabling all line wrapping would make this the perfect editor for me.

It's awesome to have Vim on my tablet. This is the best iOS text editor I have ever used.

If you're used to Vi or the likes this app is really good. It's my go to editor for code on iPad now.

Needs a web viewer or console

perfect app after a few more features: 1. git2go support (I know it supports import / export but Textastic supports this but I like your app more) 2. multitasking support for iPad pro 3. More themes, customizable or dark yet colorful (sublime text) Thanks, great app!

For those who are beginners, don't forget to name your file after the language you're using...

Instead, this app forces you authenticate through the app with a finite amount of file sources. This should use the standard iOS file picker modal, so that I can easily and consistently import/save/change files remotely, including on iCloud Drive. I look forward to updating this review to a more positive one if this issue is resolved.

Used to work really well. But cannot open latex anymore after the update...

Vim key bindings, syntax highlighting, and ease of typing programming symbols is enough for this app to deserve 5 stars. Now I can write code on my phone with ease :)

I like how you can import files and change them and then save it and I like the auto-tab, but when I wish it would show syntax errors where I forgot to place a bracket or etc. For $5 I felt like it didn’t offer much I could just use notepad instead, but if it worked like an IDE and had a compiler in it too for Java totally see spending $5 on this. I just don’t see a good reason to spend $5 on this app. I feel like this app has potential but not that great right now. It needs to be more than just an editor.

The app words great, except that the tab button and cut and paste function are problematic.

A great app that does exactly what I want it to do: easy editing and syncing of remote files via dropbox and ssh while on the go. I downloaded both Textastic and diet Coda before this, and found them unsatisfactory. (diet coda mangled my .git folders and textastic would not automatically sunc to dropbox). I thought I was doomed to settle for textastic, but then this little gem was pointed out to me, and I have thoroughly enjoyed using it. My only complaint is that I would like to see a more “programmer” friendly keyboard—maybe with common characters on the top. I would also like to see a few more themes (such as my favorite, monokai), although the current selection is nice enough. I currently use the Desert theme.

Thank you for a very nice way to edit text files right on the ios device. I find myself going to your app more and more. I really hope you continue to polish this fine piece of software. Its perfect for editing my texts without having to muck with ssh. When I have h******** editing to do I still have to go with issh, but, lots of times I don't need full blown vim and your app is really my go-to for these times. Almost what I call perfect for "light" text editing. The author(s) continue to refine the app and are not at all above adding features when requested. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase! Thanks for a grand slam app.

I'm no developer but as an amateur I find this app to be fantastic. It's literally vim with a pleasing theme. I love the syntax highlighting. The only thing it's missing for me is support for supercollider. Maybe it can happen one day

This app keeps getting better. Once GitHub is implemented, it will be great!

Great app but need support Google Drive!

I recently started building websites again after taking a few years off. While I was able to pickup with the tool I used in the past on the desktop, I didn't have any go to tools for my iPhone and iPad. I found this editor after searching online. After using it for a few weeks I must say I am really impressed. This app has earned a spot on my devices home page.

I'm giving this app 2 stars for a simple reason: The list of folders from Dropbox isn't sorted. Do you know how frustrating it is to try to read through a bunch of folders, over and over (nested) to try to find a file you want to edit??? On a positive note, Dropbox integration worked as expected- you can open a file from Dropbox and edit it and save it and it uploads the change to Dropbox. So bonus points there... The reason I am knocking it so much due to the sort order thing is kinda simple: this is a code editor for developers. Sorting is a developer kinda thing. It's basic, like version 1.0 kinda functionality. When your first experience with an app is that something like that is left out, you wonder what else was left out. Oh and you might think: 'it's a setting' but, while you're looking for a file. You can't get to ANY settings. I'm not even sure the app has any, though it must right??? I would have given it 1 star, but the working Dropbox functionality was at least better than textastic, which had basically non-existent Dropbox support.

I want to be able to use my iPad Pro as my main machine. That includes being able to write in python and then test/view it. Having an editor but no preview? Waste of money. There are free apps out there that let you "edit". Let alone this app calls itself powerful, can't zoom in on text to make it comfortable to view, doesn't include OneDrive connectivity, github pull/commit? Doesn't work as advertised.

There’s a considerable pause when navigating through the directories and loading files in cloned projects. This pause does not exist if I disable networking (e.g. put the phone in airplane mode) which tells me that the app is doing a network call whenever you change directories/load files. The lag is pretty annoying. I don’t want to have to put the phone in airplane mode just to use this app.

Very happy to finally be able to edit using the Vim editor on my iOS devices. Seamless integration with Dropbox.

I like the VIM support. The keyboard and keyboard toggle could use some work, but what really is annoying is that the save doesn’t seem to save all the time. Not even local files. I have re-edited a file three times and every time I go back (after clicking save) I have lost all my work. Won’t use until addressed with either a response that clears things up or an update is released. Having the ability to access new Files app would be helpful or better integration of saving to other locations than itself. Good Luck because this editor is nice.

As a minimum for an iOS editor you should be able to be a target for open in and be able to export to other apps that support open in. I can open my file in Evernote but not buffer. Wasted $4.

This editor is better than most but is missing basic features like multi line tabbing, shift>w and shift>b for jumping backwards.

It is the first editor that has the perfect interface with Dropbox. It doesn't require you to only work with a single directory, it doesn't require you to sync entire directories down to your phone. You can openly navigate across all your files, pick the one to edit, make changes and then it auto uploads it. I really love the VIM feel and makes navigation quite easy. The developer seems responsive and it has great promise.

I've tried a large number of text editors for iOS. This is the most stable, we'll featured editor. The developers are really committed to adding features in response to community needs.

Just as described in title... Most thing good, but no multiple tabs capability make this editor only could work as a fireman... Not a everyday working mate...

It took a while to figure it out but I got it. Working on quick edits from drop box works also. I'm new to coding but it's pretty great so far.

The text editor crashes every time I'm trying to print a simple 'hello world' in python. I wanted to get this because i wanted to work on my github repos but just a big disappointment. They should of tested this before adding it to the store.

The editor customization is really good, as is the syntax highlighting. All around very good.

The g** interface is abhorrent. And branches do not change when updating the name of the branch. Makes the app completely useless to me as I was hoping for great g** support, but instead it is a tacked on broken feature with terrible ui.