# Buffer vs YouWidget

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against YouWidget's 2.9. Buffer also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 21%) and ratings volume (35K vs 27). YouWidget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 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 YouWidget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 21% of YouWidget's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, YouWidget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | YouWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [2.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youwidget-widget-for-youtube/id1549467291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [James Andrew Shaw Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/733271649) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #196 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


### YouWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youwidget-widget-for-youtube/id1549467291)

Access your YouTube content directly from your home screen. View subscriptions, trending videos, and channel stats with customizable widgets. Integrates seamlessly with your YouTube account.

**Highlights:** Home screen YouTube video feed, Subscription feed widget, Channel video feed widget, Trending and popular videos, Channel statistics viewer, Customizable widget themes, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouWidget - Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| YouWidget - Yearly Premium | $3.49 | per year |
| YouWidget - Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is YouWidget free?

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

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

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while YouWidget averages 2.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Buffer or YouWidget have ads?

Neither Buffer nor YouWidget shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and YouWidget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 26, 2026 and YouWidget on October 21, 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.*