Comparison

Buffer vs Vreels

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

Vreels

This social media platform allows users to create and share short videos and images, connect with friends through chats and calls, and discover communities. It also features organized inspiration boards and time-locked memory capsules.

Highlights
  • Personalized feeds of short videos and images
  • Create and share content with filters and overlays
  • Organize inspirations into boards
  • Private and group chats, voice, and video calls
  • Location sharing to see friends nearby or worldwide
  • Time-locked memory capsules for special dates
  • Discover and join communities based on shared passions
Features
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VREELS (Virtually Relax, Explore, Engage, Live & Share) is your all-in-one social media app designed for creators, friends, and communities. Reels & Pics – Scroll through personalized feeds of short videos and images. Discover trending reels, creative stories, and content tailored to your vibe. Create & Share – Capture moments instantly, enhance with filters, text, and overlays, and share with your world. Pix Pouches – Organize inspirations into boards or collaborate with friends on shared collections. Chats & Calls – Private and group chats, voice calls, and video calls make staying connected effortless. V Map – See where friends are worldwide or nearby and connect instantly. V Capsules – Time-locked memory capsules that unlock on special dates—perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones. Communities – Discover and join groups built around shared passions, from hobbies to local events. Coming Soon: VREELS Shop – Empowering creators to share their stories through reels and pics, while building a trusted marketplace where creativity and commerce thrive together. Your Privacy, Your Control – Decide who sees your posts, manage your audience, and enjoy a safe, inclusive environment. With regular updates, VREELS continues to evolve with new features and experiences. Download VREELS now and join the vibe—create, connect, share, celebrate, and shop.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Vreels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vreels at 100% against Buffer's 54%. Vreels also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 9) and chart position (#120 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. Vreels asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vreels 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vreels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Vreels weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Buffer versus Vreels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferVreels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB190 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.MAHA NAGA KALI LLC

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,554 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative35.6%

Vreels

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

Vreels

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

Vreels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vreels free?
Vreels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Vreels?
Vreels is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Vreels averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Buffer or Vreels have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Vreels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Vreels?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Vreels weekly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vreels on September 24, 2026.

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