# Buffer vs Showcase Co.

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 (#133 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Showcase Co. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcase-co/id6740991352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Showcase Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792424564) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #199 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


### Showcase Co.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcase-co/id6740991352)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*