Comparison

Buffer vs Oria

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

Oria

This app helps you capture, share, and preserve your life's stories and memories. Easily record narratives, add photos and videos, and connect with loved ones to build stronger bonds and leave a lasting legacy.

Highlights
  • Capture moments with prompts or long narratives
  • Add photos and videos to stories
  • Share stories with family and friends
  • Preserve personal legacy
  • Organize memories beyond social media
Features
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Your memories, filled with amazing adventures, hilarious moments, and life lessons, are too precious to be forgotten. With Oria, telling, sharing, and preserving who you are becomes effortless and enjoyable. Capture the Moments that Matter: Quick Prompts or Deep Dives: Answer inspiring questions or record long narratives - Oria captures everything, big or small. Photos & Videos, Too: Photos and videos breathe life into your stories, making them even more vivid for loved ones. Connect & Build Stronger Bonds: Share with Your Family: Show your loved ones who you are through the stories that shaped you—leaving no unanswered questions. Learn from Each Other: Record stories with family and friends, fostering understanding and connections. Distance Doesn't Matter: Share your life with those who matter most, no matter how far apart you are. Memories Made Easy, Legacy Preserved: Forget Clutter: Move beyond messy social media and overflowing galleries. Oria preserves the memories that matter. More Than a Diary: Capture the essence of your life, not just dates and facts. Go deeper with Oria. Preserve Your Legacy: Preserve your story so loved ones can learn about you anywhere at any time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Oria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oria at 100% against Buffer's 55%. Oria also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 12) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). 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 Oria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oria 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 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Oria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update weekly, Oria every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus Oria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferOria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Tale Innovations

Customer experience

Buffer

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

Oria

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Oria

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

Oria

Subscriptions2
  • Oria Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oria Premium Annual$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oria free?
Oria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Oria?
Oria is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Oria averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Buffer or Oria have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Oria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Oria?
Buffer ships an update weekly, and Oria every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Oria on September 20, 2026.

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