Comparison

Buffer vs Showcase Co.

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

Showcase Co.

Organize and visually display all your saved content from various platforms in one place. Share your curated collections or collaborate with others on shared projects and information hubs.

Highlights
  • Store social media posts
  • Save websites
  • Organize YouTube videos
  • Keep images and files
  • Create visual displays
  • Collaborate with friends
Features
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Why bookmark content on all of these different platforms when you can store it all on Showcase? Store social media posts, websites, YouTube videos, images, files, text, and lots more to create visual displays of your work. Store it all together, share it with people or collaborate with friends to create anything from your 2025 moodboard to a shared hub of information about a topic. Terms of Service: https://showcase-app.co/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://showcase-app.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Showcase Co.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against Showcase Co.'s 4.0. Buffer also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 6) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). Showcase Co.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). 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. Showcase Co. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Showcase Co.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Showcase Co. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Buffer versus Showcase Co.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferShowcase Co.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB167 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Showcase Technologies Ltd

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,453 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

Showcase Co.

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Showcase Co.

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
None

Showcase Co.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Showcase Co. free?
Showcase Co. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Showcase Co.?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Showcase Co. averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Buffer or Showcase Co. have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Showcase Co. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Showcase Co.?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Showcase Co. every 4 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Showcase Co. on August 23, 2026.

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