# Buffer vs Widgelytics

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Widgelytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgelytics-social-widgets/id1592659280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Widgelytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgelytics-social-widgets/id1592659280)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $23.99 | per year |


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