Comparison

Buffer vs MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

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

MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

This app connects podcasters with guests and vice versa. Discover experts to book for your show or get booked on podcasts to grow your audience. Manage messages and profiles easily on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Discover industry experts
  • Book guests for podcasts
  • Get booked on shows
  • Expand reach and audience
  • Search guest and show directory
  • In-app messaging
  • Edit profiles on-the-go
Features
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MatchMaker is the community for creating conversations. Discover industry experts and book guests for your podcast or get booked on shows to expand your reach and audience. Download our App so you're one tap away from your messages. Search our directory of Guests and Shows. Found someone, or a show that interests you? Send them a message within the app. Make quick on-the-go edits to your profiles and quickly read and respond to new messages from prospective guests or podcasts straight from your iPhone or iPad device.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests's 2.9. Buffer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 12). MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 33% of MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferMatchMaker Podcasters & Guests
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better2.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#151 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Podcasting Ltd

Customer experience

Buffer

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

MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

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

MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

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
4 purchases

MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Quarterly$38.003 Months
  • Biannually$70.006 Months
Show 1 more
  • Annually$129.001 Year

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests free?
MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests averages 2.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Buffer or MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests have ads?
Neither Buffer nor MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests every 2 months. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 29, 2026 and MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests on September 7, 2026.

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