# Buffer vs Boost App Social

The clearest difference is monetization model: Buffer at free with in-app purchases against Boost App Social's subscription. Buffer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34K vs 3.6K). Boost App Social's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Boost App Social sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.7 for Boost App Social. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Boost App Social's.

Buffer ships an update weekly, Boost App Social every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Boost App Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-app-social/id1551991915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Condor Eye Enterprise, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620526122) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · 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


### Boost App Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-app-social/id1551991915)

Enhance your social media presence with AI-powered tools for reels, captions, and hashtags. Discover trending music, craft compelling content, and professionalize your profile to boost engagement and reach.

**Highlights:** Trending music discovery for Instagram reels, AI-driven writing tools for bios and captions, Strategic hashtag planner with banned hashtag filter, Special fonts and profile picture enhancements, Curated quote library and sticker/gif keyboard integration, Highlight cover customization

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Special Price | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Week Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BoostApp 1 Month Full Access | $18.99 | per month |
| BoostApp 3 Months Full Access | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| BoostApp 1 Year Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| BoostApp 1 Year Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| BoostApp 1 Year Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| BoostApp 1 Year Full Access | $79.99 | per year |
| BoostApp 1 Year Full Access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful features for content creators
- 💡 Unique and creative tools
- 🚀 Time-saving features
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard integration issues
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize fonts and backgrounds
- Integration with more social media platforms
- Improved hashtag suggestion algorithm
- Expanded template and design options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Boost App Social free?

Boost App Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Boost App Social?

Buffer and Boost App Social are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 34K and 3.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Buffer or Boost App Social have ads?

Boost App Social shows ads; Buffer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Boost App Social?

Buffer ships an update weekly, and Boost App Social every 8 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Boost App Social on September 24, 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.*