# Buffer vs Scribble.

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against Scribble.'s 4.2. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 46) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Scribble.'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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 Scribble. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scribble.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Scribble. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Scribble. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble/id6446912983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Scribble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592551496) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Scribble.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble/id6446912983)

This app provides unlimited note-taking capabilities for writers and creatives. It also features a library to showcase and discover books, along with social networking tools to connect with other authors, share progress, and ask writing-related questions.

**Highlights:** Unlimited note-taking, Scribble Library book showcase, Book submission portal, Social networking for writers, Direct messaging and chat, Community Q&A for writers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notes - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Notes - Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Scribble. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Scribble.?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Scribble. averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Scribble. have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Scribble. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Scribble.?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Scribble. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Scribble. on September 27, 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.*