# Buffer vs CloseForChiro

Buffer and CloseForChiro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CloseForChiro's written reviews are positive against 55% of Buffer's. CloseForChiro also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 28) and chart position (#155 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 and CloseForChiro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $109.99 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 CloseForChiro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of CloseForChiro's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, CloseForChiro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | CloseForChiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closeforchiro/id6737005523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 144 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) | [CloseForChiro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446616354) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #195 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


### CloseForChiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closeforchiro/id6737005523)

This app helps chiropractors improve patient retention and build a thriving practice. It offers strategies for engaging patients, closing care plans confidently, and attracting cash-based clients, moving away from insurance complexities.

**Highlights:** Engaging patient conversations, Confident care plan closing, Cash-based practice mastery, Personal growth in communication, Exclusive strategies and insights, Live Q&A sessions, Community of peers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $109.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is CloseForChiro free?

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

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

CloseForChiro is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while CloseForChiro averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Buffer or CloseForChiro have ads?

Neither Buffer nor CloseForChiro shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and CloseForChiro weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 2, 2026 and CloseForChiro 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.*