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Sprout Social

Sprout Social

Social management made easy

1.3K ratings
164 reviews
💼 Business
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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Released
November 9, 2011
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Sprout Social, Inc.
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About

Manage your social media presence on the go with this platform's companion app. It allows you to view messages, reply, schedule posts, and track engagement across multiple social networks from your mobile device.

✓Unified inbox for all messages
✓Reply, assign tasks, and view history
✓Post, schedule, queue, or draft messages
✓Track post engagement metrics
✓Notifications for new social messages
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What users say about Sprout Social

Reviews of Sprout Social are mostly negative: the Social Networking app is rated 4.2/5 from 1.3K App Store ratings. What users like most: great app, very helpful, app works well. Top complaints: hootsuite is better, run away! Don't use. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app, very helpful
  • 👍App works well
  • 👍Overall good
  • 👍Convenient
  • 👍Valuable response for us
  • 👍Awesome app
  • 👍Game changer
  • 👍Very efficient
  • 👍Awesome

Negative things

  • 😞Hootsuite is better
  • 😞Run away! Don't use
  • 😞Long time user, very disappointed
  • 😞Sm biz owner
  • 😞HORRIBLE
  • 😞Needs work
  • 😞Beware: Hidden cancelation stipulations for overpriced service
  • 😞Expensive, poor usability, questionable ROI, and terrible customer service
  • 😞Broke IT
  • 😞Can't post to Instagram
  • 😞Missing features
  • 😞Notifications glitch
  • 😞Poor quality, app is trash compared to browser
  • 😞Could be so much more
  • 😞Mobile function
  • 😞A jarring experience
  • 😞Not great
  • 😞So buggy
  • 😞App not working
  • 😞Can't save from mobile
  • 😞Tech issues
  • 😞Lacking features
  • 😞Horrible UI
  • 😞Annoyed I keep getting rerouted to app
  • 😞Videos don't work
  • 😞Really poorly made not user friendly hard to setup the account
  • 😞Very difficult to navigate
  • 😞Terrible platform
  • 😞Buggy
  • 😞Can't sign in
  • 😞No option
  • 😞My post keeps failing
  • 😞Desktop version is great, app has too many glitches
  • 😞Glitchy, glitchy, glitchy
  • 😞Single sign on for work is terrible
  • 😞Trash
  • 😞Instagram doesn't work
  • 😞Grid preview not showing
  • 😞Glitchy
  • 😞Doesn't work, only get errors
  • 😞Subscription
  • 😞App keeps crashing on iPhone Pro
  • 😞Buffering forever
  • 😞Can't sign in
  • 😞Need to improve
  • 😞Worst app ever!
  • 😞Really bad mobile experience
  • 😞Not worth the money
  • 😞Schedule not showing already scheduled post
  • 😞Decent analytics but buggy
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What's New in Sprout Social

2026.21.0

October 28, 2026

• New! Search for a group in the Groups picker • Bug fixes across Compose, Publishing and Inbox Like the updates in this version? Leave us a rating! If you experience any issues or have additional feedback, we're happy to help. Mention us on X (Twitter) at @SproutSupport or visit support.sproutsocial.com.

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FFlambeeee

Loooooves AI

Feels fine with shoving AI propaganda down your throat in an attempt to cross sell you. We’ve had a new “success rep” assigned to us each quarter because of how bad turnover is.
QHq hole

Too many bugs

I have Face ID setup for the app and each time I open it prompts Face ID twice in a row. Then majority of the time after that the app is frozen and won’t let me scroll. I have to reopen a few times (and go through Fave ID twice each time) in order for it to actually work. It’s a pain.
Ll3dette

Bare bones tool

While they shove unhelpful AI down your throat, the modules practically stay the same. The updates are meaningless. Simply things like seeing a correct preview of your post, or having the ability to use emojis in Advocacy are apparently too complicated to add. This is a corp that doesn’t care lol
QHq hole

Interface is nice, customer service isn’t

Their cancellation policy is terrible. And they never even inquire about why you want to cancel, just say you can’t.
BBuffsterBee
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Scheduled posts not showing up

Bug

Inability to remove posts from the queue

Bug

Login screen freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

Bug

Certain messages not showing in Smart Inbox

Bug

Unable to download the app

Bug

New update broke the app, can't view FB private messages

Bug

Scheduled Instagram posts won't automatically open to their app

Bug

Notifications greyed out and can't be edited

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Ability to macro, translate comments/messages and change sentiment on a post

Feature

More characters allowed, ability to post more than 4 pictures, post videos and pictures in the same post

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Advanced analytics dashboard

Feature

Ability to crop from the app on your phone

Feature

Ability to edit through the app like you can on Instagram

Feature

More robust notification system for Instagram video posting

Feature

Ability to access reports on mobile

Feature

FAQ

What is Sprout Social?

Sprout Social is a social media management and engagement platform designed to help users manage their X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google My Business, and Tripadvisor profiles from a single location.

What devices does Sprout Social support?

Sprout Social is available on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing for mobile social media management.

Is Sprout Social free to use?

The Sprout Social companion app is free to download and use. However, a Sprout Social account is required to access its features.

How often is Sprout Social updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2026, with version 2026.21.0, indicating regular updates to maintain functionality and introduce new features.

What is the age rating for Sprout Social?

Sprout Social has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does Sprout Social have ads?

No, Sprout Social does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for its users.

What are the main pros and cons of Sprout Social based on user reviews?

Users frequently praise Sprout Social for being a great, helpful, and convenient app. However, some users have expressed dissatisfaction, citing issues with usability, missing features, and technical glitches, with some comparing it unfavorably to competitors like Hootsuite.

Can I post directly to Instagram with Sprout Social?

While Sprout Social aims to manage multiple platforms, some user reviews indicate issues with posting to Instagram through the app, suggesting potential limitations or bugs.