# Buffer vs BigHeart App

Buffer and BigHeart App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BigHeart App's written reviews are positive against 54% of Buffer's. BigHeart App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days 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. BigHeart App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.7 for BigHeart App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of BigHeart App's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, BigHeart App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | BigHeart App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigheart-app/id1393425905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#167** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [BigHeart Philanthropy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120503027) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #194 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


### BigHeart App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigheart-app/id1393425905)

Easily discover and support charitable organizations through their digital programs. Subscribe to verified initiatives directly from your smartphone for convenient philanthropy.

**Highlights:** Connect with nonprofits, Subscribe to digital programs, Smartphone accessibility, Philanthropic initiatives, Verified programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is BigHeart App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or BigHeart App?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while BigHeart App averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Buffer or BigHeart App have ads?

Neither Buffer nor BigHeart App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or BigHeart App?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and BigHeart App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 26, 2026 and BigHeart App on October 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.*