# Buffer vs SOLOSHOT

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against SOLOSHOT's 2.6. Buffer also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 21%) and ratings volume (35K vs 68). SOLOSHOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SOLOSHOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 21% of SOLOSHOT's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, SOLOSHOT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | SOLOSHOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [2.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloshot/id1089003247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [SOLOSHOT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089003246) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #199 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Streamline your social media presence by planning, scheduling, and publishing content across multiple platforms from one app. Engage with your audience and track performance with insightful analytics. Ideal for creators looking to grow their online presence efficiently.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform posting, Content scheduling, Idea organization, Performance analytics, Calendar view, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials - 1 Channel | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials+Team: 1 Channel | $11.99 | per month |
| Essentials - 2 Channels | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro for 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Essentials - 3 Channels | $17.99 | per month |
| Essentials - 4 Channels | $23.99 | per month |
| Essentials - 5 Channels | $29.99 | per month |
| Essentials - 6 Channels | $35.99 | per month |
| Small Business | $99.99 | per month |
| Small Business for 1 Month | $99.99 | per month |
| Pro for 1 Year | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Convenient scheduling
- 🔍 Helpful for social media management
- 🤖 Automated posting
- 📈 Improved engagement and growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and bugs
- 🔗 Unreliable platform integrations
- 📸 Limited image/video handling capabilities
- 🔒 Frustrating login/authentication problems
- 💰 Expensive paid plans

**Reported bugs**

- Drafts not registering in visual calendar
- Inability to reorder scheduled posts
- Inconsistent behavior between mobile and desktop versions
- Automatic posting not working as expected
- Issues with image/video quality and formatting

**Requested features**

- Add support for Twitter threads
- Improve visual planning and calendar view
- Integrate with more platforms like Slack and Discord
- Allow more customization and control over posts
- Provide better analytics and performance insights


### SOLOSHOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloshot/id1089003247)

Experience live streams captured by an automated personal cameraman that tracks subjects from a distance. Discover engaging content and interesting people from around the globe.

**Highlights:** Automated panning, tilting, and zooming camera, Tracks subjects up to 2,000 feet away, High-quality live video streaming, Discover engaging content and people, Best perspective filming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SOLOSHOT free?

SOLOSHOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or SOLOSHOT?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while SOLOSHOT averages 2.6 from 68 ratings.

### Do Buffer or SOLOSHOT have ads?

Neither Buffer nor SOLOSHOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or SOLOSHOT?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and SOLOSHOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and SOLOSHOT on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*