# Buffer vs UW_Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UW_Connect at none against Buffer's 12. Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 11) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). 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. UW_Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.7 for UW_Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, UW_Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | UW_Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uw-connect/id6479171578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [United Way Worldwide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349800482) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #199 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


### UW_Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uw-connect/id6479171578)

This private community app connects United Way staff, volunteers, and colleagues for professional development. It offers collaborative learning experiences and networking opportunities to enhance skills and share best practices for community impact.

**Highlights:** Private community for United Way staff and volunteers, Professional development experiences, Collaborative learning, Networking and best practice sharing, Next-Generation Leaders Initiative, Thrive Hives cohorts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is UW_Connect free?

UW_Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Buffer and UW_Connect are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 34K and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Buffer or UW_Connect have ads?

Neither Buffer nor UW_Connect shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and UW_Connect weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 3, 2026 and UW_Connect on September 17, 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.*