Buffer vs BNI Connect® Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cross-platform posting
- Content scheduling
- Idea organization
- Performance analytics
- Calendar view
- Apple Watch app
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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
BNI Connect® Mobile
This official mobile application provides BNI members with access to key networking features on the go. Users can submit referral and thank you slips, schedule one-to-one meetings, and invite visitors to chapter events. The app will continue to receive updates with new functionalities.
- Enter electronic referral slips
- Submit TYFCB (Thank You For Closed Business)
- Record One-to-One meetings
- Invite visitors to chapter meetings
- Update member profile
- Access BNI Connect on mobile
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The official BNI Connect® Mobile App is here! BNI Connect® Mobile is an application exclusively for BNI® Members. You can now access BNI Connect® from your mobile phone. Initially you can enter electronic slips for referrals, TYFCB, and One-to-Ones. Additionally, you can invite visitors to visit your Chapter and update your profile. We will be adding new features to BNI Connect® Mobile on a regular basis. We’re excited to hear your feedback!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BNI Connect® Mobile at none against Buffer's 12. BNI Connect® Mobile also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 1.4K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BNI Connect® Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
BNI Connect® Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 89% of BNI Connect® Mobile's.
Buffer ships an update weekly, BNI Connect® Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Buffer | BNI Connect® Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 88.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #138 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buffer, Inc. | BNI Mobile |
Customer experience
Buffer
BNI Connect® Mobile
User reviews
Buffer
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Convenient scheduling
- 🔍 Helpful for social media management
- 🤖 Automated posting
- 📈 Improved engagement and growth
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stability issues and bugs
- 🔗 Unreliable platform integrations
- 📸 Limited image/video handling capabilities
- 🔒 Frustrating login/authentication problems
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
BNI Connect® Mobile
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking BNI activities
- 🚀 Helpful for networking and referrals
- 🚀 Great tool for BNI members
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Keyboard issues when entering referrals
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
BNI Connect® Mobile
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Keyboard hides confirm button when entering referrals
- No internet connection error despite having connectivity
- Search function not working properly
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- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to see who has thanked me for referrals
- Better search function by member name
- Option to permanently dismiss notification banners
- Support for iPad and larger screens
- Easier visitor registration process
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- Ability to add 1-on-1s with members outside my chapter
In-app purchases
Buffer
- Essentials - 1 Channel$5.991 Month
- Essentials+Team: 1 Channel$11.991 Month
- Essentials - 2 Channels$11.991 Month
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- Pro for 1 Month2 variants$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$99.991 Month
- Small Business for 1 Month$99.991 Month
- Pro for 1 Year$144.991 Year
BNI Connect® Mobile
No in-app purchases
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