# Buffer vs Rally

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Rally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-safer-together/id1622831285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Allied Citizens Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449288471) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #177 Top Free · 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


### Rally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-safer-together/id1622831285)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Protection | $9.99 | per month |


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