# Buffer vs Jovo

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against Jovo's 4.0. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Jovo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). 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. Jovo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Jovo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Jovo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Jovo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jovo/id1435226532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 91 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) | [JOVO APP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749267048) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #198 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


### Jovo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jovo/id1435226532)

This app provides secure, structured communication tailored for organizations. Share messages, updates, and announcements efficiently within dedicated groups for teams, departments, or events. It offers a controlled environment for internal comms, distinct from consumer chat applications.

**Highlights:** Secure, organization-owned messaging, Structured groups for teams and events, Centralized announcements and updates, Data ownership and control, Designed for organizational use

**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 Jovo free?

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

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

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Jovo averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Jovo have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Jovo shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Jovo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Jovo on October 8, 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.*