# Buffer vs Crimson

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crimson at 100% against Buffer's 54%. Crimson also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Crimson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crimson holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crimson's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Crimson every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Crimson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-guided-bible-study/id6502326719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Marcus Gunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745024682) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · 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


### Crimson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-guided-bible-study/id6502326719)

This app offers guided journeys through the Bible, helping users understand Scripture with clarity and depth. It provides tools for focused study, personal reflection, and application of biblical themes. Designed for both new and experienced readers to foster spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** Guided Scripture Journeys, Bible Reader with commentary, Daily Scripture prompts, Truth Streams for reflection, Interactive challenges, Deep Dive insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crimson Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Crimson Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Crimson free?

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

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

Crimson is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Crimson averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Crimson have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Crimson shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Crimson every 3 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Crimson on October 14, 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.*