Comparison

Buffer vs EsilApp

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

EsilApp

Features
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Aplicación de Noticias Guatemala. Rastrea la información de los medios de comunicación y colaboradores voluntarios, información muy confiable de la mano de equipos completos de periodistas. Lector de noticias con fuentes confiables como: - Prensa Libre - El Periódico - La Hora - Diario de Centro América - Al Día - Guatevisión - Emisoras Unidas - Sonora es la noticia - Canal Antigua La aplicación se actualiza en tiempo real con noticias importantes del momento, no son archivos PDF ni capturas de pantalla, sino información en texto y leido desde la fuente original, fiel a la redacción del autor. Guatemala está informada, usa esta app como parte de tu vida. Además te alerta con notificaciones cuando hay noticias publicadas. Los reporteros agregarán noticias directamente sobre la línea de tiempo. Los usuarios agregan noticias de sucesos directamente sobre la línea de tiempo y la comunidad valida su veracidad. Las noticias de Guatemala ahora son más faciles de leer y encontrar ya que están todas dentro de la misma App. De esta manera te enteras de todo lo que está pasando en la republica de Guatemala y así mismo poder compartir la información con otros usuarios. Además, cada vez que se publiquen las noticias te llegará una notificación nueva para que estés informado todo el tiempo. También hemos agregado información útil sobre la crisis de salud del 2020. Tendrás información actualizada todo el tiempo sobre las personas infectadas en Guatemala y todos los detalles que el señor presidente comunique por los medios de prensa. Para que podamos mantenernos informados todos, los medios nacionales son la fuente oficial de información, así mismo existe el canal del Gobierno de Guatemala, con lo cual también podrás ver lo último que haya publicado directamente el gobierno. Guatemala es un país de Centro América y también tenemos aplicaciones para otros paises, buscalos como EsilApp. Esta aplicación se creó con la finalidad de que los usuarios puedan publicar información, aunque en la primera etapa aun no funciona como tal sino que solo muestra información de otros medios. Eventualmente los reporteros y periodistas a nivel nacional podrán agregar información local en tiempo real. Además la comunidad se encargará de validar la información. Encuentra las Noticias de Guatemala rápido, mantente al día con la información, en el momento que se publica la noticia.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
EsilApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EsilApp at none against Buffer's 10. Buffer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. EsilApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, EsilApp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Buffer versus EsilApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferEsilApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Baldomero Cho

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

EsilApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buffer

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Month$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 for 1 Month$99.991 Month
  • Pro for 1 Year$144.991 Year
None

EsilApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EsilApp free?
EsilApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or EsilApp have ads?
Neither Buffer nor EsilApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or EsilApp?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and EsilApp every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 14, 2026 and EsilApp on November 11, 2026.

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