# Buffer vs Dot

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 54%) and iOS requirement (15.1 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 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: 54% 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot/id1592093485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [ADVERTISING &MARKETING SOLUTIONS SA DE CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651441366) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #181 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


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot/id1592093485)

This app facilitates secure and enjoyable information sharing. Users can also create coupons to redeem special promotions.

**Highlights:** Secure information sharing, Fun information sharing, Coupon generation, Redeem promotions

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot8Lite Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Dot Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Dot LitePro Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Dot8Lite Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| Dot Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Dot Premium Semiannual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Dot Booking Semiannual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Dot LitePro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| SemiAnnual Lite Booking | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Dot Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Dot Booking Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Lite Booking | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Dot free?

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

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

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Dot averages 1.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Dot have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Dot shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Dot monthly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dot on September 29, 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.*