# Buffer vs Homeschool Hub

Buffer and Homeschool Hub both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Homeschool Hub's written reviews are positive against 54% of Buffer's. Homeschool Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35K vs 29). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Homeschool Hub sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.8 for Homeschool Hub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Homeschool Hub's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Homeschool Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeschool-hub/id6618156029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Homebuilt Edu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761836782) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #198 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


### Homeschool Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeschool-hub/id6618156029)

Connect with other homeschooling families, create or join co-ops, and access a marketplace for educational materials. Find resources, share ideas, and get expert advice to support your homeschooling journey.

**Highlights:** Create and join homeschooling co-ops, Event scheduling and announcements, Curriculum marketplace for buying/selling materials, Discussion threads for advice and support, Resource sharing for lesson plans and activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Seller | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Seller | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Seller | $49.99 | per month |
| Promoted Event | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Group Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Group Monthly | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Large Group | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great sense of community for homeschoolers
- 📲 Useful and evolving app updates
- 🔍 Easy access to local events and resources
- 🌐 Connect with homeschoolers worldwide
- 🎉 Helpful tool for new homeschooling parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔗 Issues with account creation and password reset
- 📧 Lack of email notifications for some users
- 🐞 App usability concerns for certain features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Homeschool Hub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Homeschool Hub?

Homeschool Hub is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Homeschool Hub averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Homeschool Hub have ads?

Homeschool Hub shows ads; Buffer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Homeschool Hub?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Homeschool Hub every 5 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Homeschool Hub on October 5, 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.*