Comparison

Buffer vs Web Summit

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

Web Summit

Navigate a major technology conference with this event companion app. Discover relevant talks, speakers, and experiences, connect with other attendees, and manage your schedule. Use it as your digital ticket for venue access.

Highlights
  • Personalized event feed
  • Attendee networking and messaging
  • Schedule management with reminders
  • Real-time event updates
  • Digital ticket for venue access
  • On-the-ground event support
Features
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Web Summit's official app is your guide to discovering what matters most at the event Forbes calls "the best technology conference on the planet". Designed to help you navigate the noise, the app brings people, talks, and moments together in one place, before, during, and after the event. Why download the Web Summit app? - Discover what's happening in real time through a personalised feed, with recommended talks, speakers, companies, and experiences based on your interests and activity. - Connect with other attendees and continue conversations instantly, whether that's arranging meetings, chatting during the event, or staying in touch afterwards. - Stay on top of your schedule with saved sessions, reminders, and live updates so you never miss what matters to you. - Get practical, on-the-ground support with venue access, event information, and up-to-date schedules throughout the week. - Use the app as your ticket to access the venue, so make sure it's downloaded before you arrive. Find out more about Web Summit and get tickets at https://websummit.com/tickets/attendees

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Web Summit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Summit at 100% against Buffer's 54%. Web Summit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2) and chart position (#148 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. Web Summit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web Summit 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 2, 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 Web Summit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus Web Summit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferWeb Summit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Web Summit

Customer experience

Buffer

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

Web Summit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Web Summit

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Web Summit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Summit free?
Web Summit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Web Summit?
Web Summit is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Web Summit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Buffer or Web Summit have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Web Summit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Web Summit?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Web Summit every 5 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Web Summit on October 9, 2026.

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