# Buffer vs Link My Ride

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link My Ride at none against Buffer's 12. Link My Ride also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 98) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Link My Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Link My Ride's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Link My Ride every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Link My Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-my-ride/id1640700289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [LINK MY RIDE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563404647) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #198 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


### Link My Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-my-ride/id1640700289)

This app helps cyclists connect with each other, discover new groups, and plan group rides. It features a pin locator for finding rides, clubs, and events, and allows users to organize and share cycling experiences globally.

**Highlights:** Explore group rides and clubs, Plan and schedule rides, Organize ride logistics, Find new riders and clubs, Create public, private, or invite-only rides, Share ride experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🤝 Connects cyclists and groups
- 🗺️ Great for finding/joining rides
- 💡 Innovative concept for social cycling
- 🚀 Smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App no longer works for new sign-ups
- 🐛 GPX upload issues
- ❌ App doesn't pay employees
- 🐛 Doom loop on account creation
- ❌ Can't sign up

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works for new sign-ups
- GPX file upload compatibility issues
- Account creation leads to a doom loop
- Verification emails not received
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to link routes from Strava or RWGPS
- Better tools for clubs dealing with private users
- Option to disable sponsored ride notifications
- Ability to add weekly rides with no fixed route


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Link My Ride free?

Link My Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Link My Ride?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Link My Ride averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Link My Ride have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Link My Ride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Link My Ride?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Link My Ride every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Link My Ride on October 10, 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.*