Comparison

Buffer vs Tapkeen

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

Tapkeen

Features
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Tapkeen is the platform for creators to share their content and get rewarded for their hard work. Upload any type of content – whether it’s a video, a photo, or a written text post, or a link, or a PDF document. Share it with your community. We are dedicated to supporting book related, creative, educational, and valuable content, and we want to help you share and spread your work. Tapkeen introduces Keencoins as a way for you to support content that is interesting and valuable. Keencoins have monetary value and can be withdrawn after you have verified and identified yourself by submitting your ID or passport. You can support your favorite creators by buying Keencoins, which can then be used to reward their content. You have the power and freedom to choose where to spend your Keencoins, so there are no subscriptions or ads. The more valuable your content gets the more people will want to reward it with Keencoins. Join Tapkeen now for free and start supporting the creativity you love!

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Tapkeen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Buffer at every 5 days against Tapkeen's monthly. Buffer also leads on chart position (#148 vs unranked). Tapkeen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Tapkeen sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Tapkeen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Buffer versus Tapkeen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferTapkeen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Slimpeak AG

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

Tapkeen

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
7 purchases

Tapkeen

One-time7
  • 40 keencoins$1.99
  • 140 keencoins$3.99
  • 600 keencoins$14.99
Show 4 more
  • 1700 keencoins$39.99
  • 3700 keencoins$79.99
  • 7000 keencoins$149.99
  • 12000 keencoins$249.99

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapkeen free?
Tapkeen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buffer or Tapkeen have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Tapkeen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Tapkeen?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Tapkeen monthly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tapkeen on October 11, 2026.

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