Comparison

Buffer vs Socials Soup

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Buffer

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
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Post to every social platform with a single app — simple, flexible, and powerful. Buffer helps creators stay consistent without the busywork. Plan and publish your posts automatically, engage with your audience, and keep track of what’s working, all from your phone. Whether you’re sharing your first TikTok, building an audience on LinkedIn, or running multiple accounts, Buffer gives you the tools to grow without feeling overwhelmed. What’s new in v15.0 • Fresh new design with Apple’s Liquid Glass system • Brand-new Apple Watch app (queues, goals, streaks, ideas) • Capture ideas instantly with the iOS Shortcut, Action Button, or on your wrist • New calendar day view across all channels WHY CREATORS LOVE BUFFER PLAN, SCHEDULE, AND PUBLISH • Share to Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, and more. • Schedule YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Instagram Reels, and Stories. • Cross-post content across platforms with a single tap KEEP YOUR IDEAS ORGANIZED • Save inspiration in a central content library • Use tags to keep ideas organized by theme or campaign • Move ideas straight to your schedule when ready SEE WHAT WORKS • Simple analytics and reports show your top-performing posts • Track growth, clicks, and engagement A CALENDAR BUILT FOR CREATORS • Get an at-a-glance view of your upcoming posts • Drill down from a monthly to weekly view NEED HELP? Our friendly team is here for you with world-class support via email and social. Email: hello@buffer.com Twitter: @buffer Facebook: http://facebook.com/bufferapp Instagram: @buffer Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bufferapp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bufferapp Privacy Policy: https://buffer.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://buffer.com/legal/terms-of-use/year/2023

About

Socials Soup

Consolidate access to multiple social media platforms within a single application. Log in to your favorite networks like Facebook and YouTube to manage them all from one place, saving device space. Your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Access 8 popular social networks
  • Consolidate multiple apps
  • Save device storage space
  • Secure local data storage
  • User-friendly login system
Features
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"Socials Soup" is an app to get rid of your problems. Including 8 of the hottest social network apps. All the way from Facebook down to YouTube with more being added all the time! All you need to do is login to each one and you're good to go! Start saving space now and download Socials Soup! -Waves P.S. Your data is stored on your own device which means none of the developers will ever see what you do or keep your login information.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Socials Soup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buffer at 54% against Socials Soup's 0%. Buffer also leads on chart position (#119 vs unranked). Socials Soup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Socials Soup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Buffer versus Socials Soup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferSocials Soup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Adel Abdullah

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,686 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews579 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral10.4%
Negative35.6%

Socials Soup

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Buffer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Socials Soup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buffer

Subscriptions10
  • Essentials - 1 Channel$5.991 Month
  • Essentials+Team: 1 Channel$11.991 Month
  • Essentials - 2 Channels$11.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Pro for 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Essentials - 3 Channels$17.991 Month
  • Essentials - 4 Channels$23.991 Month
  • Essentials - 5 Channels$29.991 Month
  • Essentials - 6 Channels$35.991 Month
  • Small Business for 1 Month$99.991 Month
  • Pro for 1 Year$144.991 Year
None

Socials Soup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Socials Soup free?
Socials Soup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or Socials Soup have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Socials Soup shows ads.

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