Comparison

Buffer vs 15 Footer

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

15 Footer

Features
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What Makes 15 Footer Different? It's always basketball season. From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes, get exclusive content, fan takes, and real-time reactions from the global basketball community. Chat - Post your hot takes, share your highlights, and vibe with fans who live and breathe basketball. Whether it’s NBA trade rumors, WNBA playoff predictions, or FIBA fever — 15 Footer is where the culture talks. Feeds - your courtside seat to the global basketball conversation, live news and custom data. Groups - Follow your favorite NBA, WNBA, teams and international stars. Dive into team-specific feeds, fan art, memes, and debates. Create subgroups - Build your basketball tribe, share events, and create your community. Shop - Browse streetwear, gear, and baseball-inspired drops that blend hoops and lifestyle. Designed by fans, for fans. Give Back While You Ball - Every tap supports community programs through our woman, minority, and veteran-owned mission-driven brand. Download Now and Take Your Shot This isn’t just another app. It’s a movement. A platform. A playground. A place where basketball lives beyond the court.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
15 Footer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 15 Footer at none against Buffer's 10. 15 Footer also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 15 Footer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Buffer versus 15 Footer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffer15 Footer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.15 Footer LLC

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

15 Footer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buffer

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Month$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 for 1 Month$99.991 Month
  • Pro for 1 Year$144.991 Year
None

15 Footer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 15 Footer free?
15 Footer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or 15 Footer have ads?
15 Footer shows ads; Buffer does not.

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