# Buffer vs Spacy

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against Spacy's 3.0. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Spacy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Spacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Spacy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Spacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacy-create-line-breaks/id1511146008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Teeserted OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102390556) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #179 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


### Spacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacy-create-line-breaks/id1511146008)

Easily create and format captions for social media platforms that restrict line breaks. Save and reuse your favorite captions, and utilize a quick hashtag button. The app also tracks character limits for Twitter and Instagram.

**Highlights:** Unlimited line breaks for captions, Save and reuse captions, Bold and italic text formatting, Quick hashtag button, Character limit tracking, iCloud device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spacy Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Spacy free?

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

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

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Spacy averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Spacy have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Spacy shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Spacy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Spacy on September 30, 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.*