# Buffer vs Linktree

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Linktree at 15.5 against Buffer's 18.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Linktree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 61K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Linktree's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Linktree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34K | **61K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#56** |
| Size | 229 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Linktree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593515265) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Linktree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #68 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Create a single, customizable link to house all your online content. Share your social media, products, music, and more from one central hub. Track audience engagement with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Create a free Linktree URL, Add various content types (links, music, videos, products), Customize design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds, Share link across social media and other platforms, Track audience insights and analytics, Organize saved, bought, and subscribed items

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linktree Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| Linkstree Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $23.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $34.99 | per month |
| Linktree Starter | $47.99 | per year |
| Linktree Starter | $69.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $143.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $234.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $359.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏆 Excellent for consolidating online presence
- 👍 Easy to use and customize
- 🚀 Streamlines sharing of links
- 💡 Innovative tool for influencers and businesses
- ⭐ Fantastic app with great features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with recent updates
- 🤯 Difficult to reorganize links
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create new account
- Inability to edit or remove links
- Inconsistent performance and UI issues
- Broken link sharing and analytics features
- Accounts being banned without clear explanation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to group links
- Improve analytics and insights
- Allow more customization options
- Integrate with more social platforms
- Fix issues with login and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Linktree free?

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

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

Linktree is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Linktree averages 4.8 from 61K ratings.

### Do Buffer or Linktree have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Linktree shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update weekly, and Linktree weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Linktree on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Buffer or Linktree?

Buffer currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Linktree at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*