# Buffer vs MAKE

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | MAKE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-product-reference-tool/id6447699759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Ahdireyo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652528996) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #188 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


### MAKE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-product-reference-tool/id6447699759)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month, $5.99 | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 year,  $47.99 | $47.99 | per year |
| Lifetime 99.9$ | $99.99 | one-time |


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