# Buffer vs BNI Connect® Mobile

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 55%) 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.

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: 55% 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | BNI Connect® Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bni-connect-mobile/id1212875170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [BNI Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212875169) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · 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


### BNI Connect® Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bni-connect-mobile/id1212875170)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking BNI activities
- 🚀 Helpful for networking and referrals
- 🚀 Great tool for BNI members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Keyboard issues when entering referrals

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Keyboard hides confirm button when entering referrals
- No internet connection error despite having connectivity
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?

BNI Connect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or BNI Connect® Mobile?

BNI Connect® Mobile is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while BNI Connect® Mobile averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Buffer or BNI Connect® Mobile have ads?

Neither Buffer nor BNI Connect® Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or BNI Connect® Mobile?

Buffer ships an update weekly, and BNI Connect® Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 24, 2026 and BNI Connect® Mobile on September 24, 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.*