Comparison

Buffer vs Sbur

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

Sbur

Connect with experienced business leaders for on-demand advice and community building. Grow your business and overcome challenges with trusted guidance.

Highlights
  • On-demand business advice
  • Trusted business relationships
  • Community building
  • Business growth solutions
  • Challenge solving
Features
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Getting quality and timely advice from business leaders. Building trusted business relationships and communities. Growing business and solving challenges.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Sbur1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sbur at none against Buffer's 12. Sbur also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 10) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sbur asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sbur 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 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Sbur weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus Sbur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferSbur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Sbuur Inc.

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,453 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

Sbur

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sbur

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Buffer

Subscriptions11
  • Essentials - 1 Channel$5.991 Month
  • Essentials+Team: 1 Channel$11.991 Month
  • Essentials - 2 Channels$11.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 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
None

Sbur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sbur free?
Sbur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Sbur?
Sbur is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Sbur averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Buffer or Sbur have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Sbur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Sbur?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Sbur weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sbur on September 29, 2026.

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