# Buffer vs AI Video Trend by Pika

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buffer at 35K against AI Video Trend by Pika's 274. Buffer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 AI Video Trend by Pika sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 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 4.6 for AI Video Trend by Pika. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 274, 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 50% of AI Video Trend by Pika's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, AI Video Trend by Pika every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | AI Video Trend by Pika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.6 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-video-trend-by-pika/id6744712684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 274 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Mellis, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768171943) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #174 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


### AI Video Trend by Pika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-video-trend-by-pika/id6744712684)

Transform your selfies into viral AI-powered videos, GIFs, and memes. Easily remix trending styles, sounds, and lipsync templates to create scroll-stopping content. Share your creations and inspire others to start the next big trend.

**Highlights:** AI video maker from photos, Remix trending templates and sounds, AI lipsync for singing/speaking, Create GIFs and memes, Community sharing and inspiration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $9.90 | per month |
| Artist Monthly | $39.00 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $95.90 | per year |
| Artist Yearly | $389.00 | per year |
| Ultra Plan Yearly | $959.99 | per year |
| 800 Tokens package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Tokens package | $34.99 | one-time |
| 4400 Tokens package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9200 Tokens Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| 19200 Tokens package | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Creative outlet
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 🚀 Impressive AI-generated videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Potential for overuse/addiction

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expanded social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is AI Video Trend by Pika free?

AI Video Trend by Pika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or AI Video Trend by Pika?

Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while AI Video Trend by Pika averages 4.6 from 274 ratings.

### Do Buffer or AI Video Trend by Pika have ads?

Neither Buffer nor AI Video Trend by Pika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or AI Video Trend by Pika?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and AI Video Trend by Pika every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 27, 2026 and AI Video Trend by Pika on October 22, 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.*