Comparison

Buffer vs Rally

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

Rally

This app enhances personal safety through a community-driven network and optional professional monitoring. It allows users to create custom safety circles and receive instant GPS alerts from trusted contacts or nearby users. Features include hands-free Siri integration and a triple-tap activation method for quick emergency response.

Highlights
  • Crowdsourced safety system
  • Customizable safety circles
  • GPS alerts to contacts
  • Alert nearby Rally users
  • Siri integration for hands-free alerts
  • Triple-tap activation
  • Optional 24/7 emergency monitoring
Features
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Rally is more than just a personal safety networking app; it's your lifeline to security and peace of mind. Our new Siri integration allows our users to call for help instantly and hands-free, providing users with intuitive alert activation. We also implemented a simple triple-tap on the back of your phone for another quick and safe activation method. But Rally is about more than just technology; it's about harnessing the power of community. We've pioneered a crowdsourced safety system that combats the rising tide of violence in our world. You have the freedom to customize your 'safety circles,' selecting trusted personal contacts to receive GPS alerts. What's unique is that you can also choose to alert nearby Rally users, creating a network of instant responders. However, we understand that sometimes even a strong community presence may not be enough. That's why Rally offers the option to add our 24/7 emergency monitoring team. We're your extra layer of protection, ensuring that help is just a call or text away. We can't guarantee a friend, family member, or fellow Rally user will always be nearby, but with Rally, we can guarantee that you're never truly alone when it counts most. Your safety is our mission, and we're here to make it a reality.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Rally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rally at 100% against Buffer's 55%. Rally also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 4). 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 Rally sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rally holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rally's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Rally every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus Rally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferRally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Allied Citizens Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,453 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

Rally

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rally

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
1 purchases

Rally

Subscriptions1
  • Complete Protection$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rally free?
Rally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Rally?
Rally is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Rally averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Buffer or Rally have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Rally shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Rally?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Rally every 3 months. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rally on June 5, 2026.

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