Buffer vs Dot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cross-platform posting
- Content scheduling
- Idea organization
- Performance analytics
- Calendar view
- Apple Watch app
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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
Dot
This app facilitates secure and enjoyable information sharing. Users can also create coupons to redeem special promotions.
- Secure information sharing
- Fun information sharing
- Coupon generation
- Redeem promotions
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DOT tiene como objetivo principal compartir información de forma segura y divertida. Además puedes generar cupones para canjear increíbles promociones. By using this app, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and [Privacy Policy](https://dot8.mx/privacy.html).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against Dot's 1.9. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Dot's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Dot sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Dot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buffer | Dot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (35K ratings) — better | 1.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buffer, Inc. | ADVERTISING &MARKETING SOLUTIONS SA DE CV |
Customer experience
Buffer
Dot
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
Dot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buffer
- Essentials - 1 Channel$5.991 Month
- Essentials+Team: 1 Channel$11.991 Month
- Essentials - 2 Channels$11.991 Month
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- 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
Dot
- Dot8Lite Monthly$1.991 Month
- Dot Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Dot LitePro Access$3.991 Month
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- Dot8Lite Annual$22.991 Year
- Dot Pro Annual$24.991 Year
- Dot Premium Semiannual$29.996 Months
- Dot Booking Semiannual$29.996 Months
- Dot LitePro Access$39.991 Year
- SemiAnnual Lite Booking$39.996 Months
- Dot Premium Annual$59.991 Year
- Dot Booking Annual$59.991 Year
- Annual Lite Booking$79.991 Year
