Comparison

Buffer vs Automatic Network

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

Automatic Network

Connect with property owners, retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and designers to bring projects to life. This platform facilitates connections between capital, ideas, and talent, accelerating project development. Members also gain access to exclusive industry insights and knowledge.

Highlights
  • Connect with property owners and industry professionals
  • Facilitates capital, ideas, and talent connections
  • Builds professional relationships automatically
  • Share insider industry knowledge and insights
  • Discover and connect with key industry players
Features
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THE COOL PLACES ECOSYSTEM IN YOUR POCKET Connect with property owners and the retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and designers that bring those properties to life. Automatic connects capital, ideas, and talent so wonderful projects happen faster. AUTOMATIC BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS, AUTOMATICALLY Relationships drive business growth and Automatic helps members grow relationships with the doers that make things happen. Find your people with Automatic. GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE, GROW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES More than just connections, Automatic members share insider knowledge. Insights and information unavailable anywhere else - learn from industry icons and see the world in a different light.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Automatic Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Automatic Network at none against Buffer's 12. Automatic Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 3) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Automatic Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Automatic Network 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Automatic Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Buffer versus Automatic Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferAutomatic Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB140 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Pecos Management, LLC

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,686 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative35.6%

Automatic Network

All ratings3 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

Automatic Network

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
None

Automatic Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Automatic Network free?
Automatic Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Automatic Network?
Automatic Network is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Automatic Network averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Buffer or Automatic Network have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Automatic Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Automatic Network?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Automatic Network weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Automatic Network on October 30, 2026.

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