# Buffer vs UpScrolled

Buffer and UpScrolled both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of UpScrolled's written reviews are positive against 55% of Buffer's. UpScrolled also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 3.7K) and chart position (#131 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 UpScrolled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 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 4.7 for UpScrolled. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 3.7K, 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 81% of UpScrolled's.

Buffer ships an update weekly, UpScrolled every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | UpScrolled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscrolled/id6746533451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [UpScrolled](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896759956) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · 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


### UpScrolled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscrolled/id6746533451)

This platform fosters authentic connections and genuine expression through sharing photos, videos, and text posts. It offers advanced video editing tools, real-time chat, and customizable profiles for a unique social experience.

**Highlights:** Share photos and everyday moments, Post short or long-form videos, Advanced video editing tools, Write text posts, Real-time chat, Explore trending topics, Customize profile

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verified account | $15.00 | per month |
| Verified account | $150.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Uncensored free speech platform
- 👥 Supportive and growing community
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚫 No ads or data selling
- 🌍 Covers important global issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Demands full camera/mic access
- 🔧 Some features missing (video uploads, pinning, links in bio)

**Reported bugs**

- Registration birthday tab UI bug
- Login/password recovery issues

**Requested features**

- Add video upload capability
- Implement pinning of posts
- Separate section for links in bio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is UpScrolled free?

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

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

Buffer and UpScrolled are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 34K and 3.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Buffer or UpScrolled have ads?

Neither Buffer nor UpScrolled shows ads.

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

Buffer ships an update weekly, and UpScrolled every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 25, 2026 and UpScrolled on September 24, 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.*