Comparison

Buffer vs MAKE

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

MAKE

This platform serves as a reference and discussion hub for industry apps, designed for creators of all levels. It facilitates the exchange of app flows and user experiences, offers AI-powered insights, and helps users discover new mobile applications.

Highlights
  • App reference and discussion
  • Collaborative creation tools
  • AI assistant for insights
  • Discovery of mobile apps
  • Peer feedback on designs
  • Community forums
Features
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Make was built by makers for makers Welcome to Make.app – Where App Dreams Ignite! Whether you're just stepping into the realm of app development or are an intermediate virtuoso pushing the boundaries, Make.app is your ignition point. We've designed Make.app to be a comprehensive reference and public discussion platform for industry apps, empowering everyone to collaboratively create something meaningful – regardless of your level of understanding when it comes to apps. Ignite Learning and Share Brilliance: Immerse yourself in a dynamic platform where robust app flows and ingenious experiences are exchanged. Dive into discussions, collaborate fiercely, and draw wisdom from fellow firebrands. Unleash the Power of Pros and AI: Ignite your potential with handpicked app references from industry trailblazers. Ignite conversations with our AI assistant, sparking insights on design finesse, development breakdown, cost hacks, and business ideas. Ignite Discovery: Blaze through a spectrum of mobile marvels – from must-have utilities to adrenaline-pumping games. Ignite creativity by uncovering unique UI experiences. Forge connections with passionate firestarters, trail their journeys, and share your own saga. Ignite debates in focused groups, discuss product design decisions or development ideas. "Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Submit app screenshot flows using screenshots, harness peer feedback, and collectively define good app design and development.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
MAKE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAKE at 100% against Buffer's 55%. MAKE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (34K vs 1). 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 MAKE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAKE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Buffer versus MAKE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferMAKE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Ahdireyo LLC

Customer experience

Buffer

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

MAKE

All ratings1 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

MAKE

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
3 purchases

MAKE

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month, $5.99$5.991 Month
  • 1 year, $47.99$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime 99.9$$99.99

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAKE free?
MAKE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or MAKE?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MAKE averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Buffer or MAKE have ads?
Neither Buffer nor MAKE shows ads.

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