# Buffer vs headquarterz

Buffer and headquarterz both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of headquarterz's written reviews are positive against 54% of Buffer's. headquarterz also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (35K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and headquarterz sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.6 for headquarterz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of headquarterz's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, headquarterz weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | headquarterz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headquarterz/id6445936014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Headquarterz Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803826668) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · 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


### headquarterz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headquarterz/id6445936014)

This platform enables nonprofits to build sustainable funding through monthly or yearly supporter subscriptions. It fosters community engagement by allowing organizations to share updates and stories, while supporters can easily contribute and stay connected to the mission.

**Highlights:** Monthly/yearly supporter subscriptions, Interactive social feed for updates, Community fund rewards for engagement, Ad revenue share for nonprofits, Viral share-to-donate campaigns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HQZ Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is headquarterz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or headquarterz?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while headquarterz averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Buffer or headquarterz have ads?

Neither Buffer nor headquarterz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or headquarterz?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and headquarterz weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 1, 2026 and headquarterz on October 8, 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.*