# Buffer vs MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchmaker-podcasters-and-guests/id1549663482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Podcasting Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549663484) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #199 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


### MatchMaker Podcasters & Guests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchmaker-podcasters-and-guests/id1549663482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Quarterly | $38.00 | per 3 months |
| Biannually | $70.00 | per 6 months |
| Annually | $129.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*