Comparison

Buffer vs Widgelytics

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

Widgelytics

Display your social media analytics directly on your device's home screen. Track followers, subscribers, and likes across various platforms with customizable widgets. Personalize your home screen with endless design options.

Highlights
  • Analytics widgets for home screen
  • Track followers and subscribers
  • Support for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube
  • Customizable widget designs
  • Track likes and growth
  • Endless design options
Features
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Widgelytics brings beautifully designed Analytics Widgets to your Home Screen! It starts with choosing your favorite social platform and your name. Then choose your desired widget size and template. And finish it off by creating your own unique style to make the perfect Home Screen! Track all your Followers & Subscribers on: - Instagram - TikTok - Twitter - YouTube - More coming soon! Key Features: · Beautiful Analytics Widgets · Track your Followers & Subscribers · Customise your Home Screen · Track your Growth · Track your Likes · Endless Designs · Supports the most Popular Social Platforms If you have any feedback or get stuck, just contact us inside the app under Settings —> Contact Us, and we get back to you as quickly as possible. If you like the app, please consider leaving a positive rating and a review, which helps support the development. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription - Subscription term is 1 month or 1 year. The subscription is renewed every month or year. - Payments will be collected from your iTunes account after you confirm your purchase. - Automatic renewals will be renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the subscription expires. - You can cancel your subscription at this address: http://support.apple.com/HT202039 - Terms of use: https://fromstreets.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Widgelytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buffer at 54% against Widgelytics's 23%. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 65) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Widgelytics's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 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 Widgelytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 23% of Widgelytics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Widgelytics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus Widgelytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferWidgelytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better4.4 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better65
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Niels van Straaten

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,554 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative35.6%

Widgelytics

All ratings65 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative74.4%

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

Widgelytics

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
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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
2 purchases

Widgelytics

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$23.991 Year

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgelytics free?
Widgelytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Widgelytics?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Widgelytics averages 4.4 from 65 ratings.
Do Buffer or Widgelytics have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Widgelytics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Widgelytics?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Widgelytics fortnightly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Widgelytics on October 13, 2026.

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