Comparison

Buffer vs Sendl

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

Sendl

Streamline your social media presence by scheduling posts, reels, and carousels across multiple platforms in one tap. Perfect your feed with a visual preview before publishing. Designed for creators and small teams, it offers an affordable and efficient way to manage content.

Highlights
  • Schedule posts to Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, Telegram
  • Plan and schedule reels and carousels
  • Visual feed and post preview
  • Content management for creators and small teams
  • One-tap posting across multiple platforms
Features
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Sendl is your ultimate social media sidekick — designed for creators and small teams. - Post everywhere in one tap Schedule content to Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and Telegram — no more juggling apps. - Plan & Schedule Ahead Save time by scheduling posts, reels, and carousels. - Feed & Post Preview Perfect your Instagram grid before publishing (TikTok & Facebook preview coming soon). - Made for Creators, Not Corporations Lightweight, affordable, and fun — Sendl is your personal cat-powered social media manager. Future updates will bring more features, including TikTok feed preview and analytics. Some features require a Sendl Premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Sendl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buffer at 34K against Sendl's 1. Buffer also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked). Sendl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Sendl sells 19 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

Sendl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update weekly, Sendl every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Buffer versus Sendl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferSendl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Oleksandr Riabchuk

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,422 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

Sendl

All ratings1 ratings
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

Sendl

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
19 purchases

Sendl

Subscriptions19
  • One Time Offer - Sendl$5.991 Month
  • 1 Channel – Monthly$5.991 Month
  • 3 Channels – Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 16 more
  • Sendl 4 Channels$19.991 Month
  • Sendl 5 Channels$24.991 Month
  • 6 Channels – Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Sendl 6 Channels$29.991 Month
  • 10 Channels – Monthly$44.991 Month
  • Sendl 9 Channels$44.991 Month
  • Sendl 10 Channels$49.991 Month
  • Sendl 11 Channels$54.991 Month
  • 1 Channel – Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Sendl 12 Channels$59.991 Month
  • Sendl 13 Channels$64.991 Month
  • Sendl 14 Channels$69.991 Month
  • Sendl 15 Channels$74.991 Month
  • 3 Channels – Yearly (Popular)$129.991 Year
  • 6 Channels – Yearly$349.991 Year
  • 10 Channels – Yearly$449.991 Year

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sendl free?
Sendl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Sendl?
Sendl is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Sendl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Buffer or Sendl have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Sendl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Sendl?
Buffer ships an update weekly, and Sendl every 10 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sendl on June 13, 2026.

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