Comparison

Buffer vs Cook N Stay

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

Cook N Stay

Features
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Strangers at six. Friends by dessert. Cook N Stay invites you into a local's kitchen for one evening. Choose a dish together, cook side by side, and share the meal at their table. It's an easy way to meet your neighbours, practise a language, learn a family recipe, or find a friend in a new city. FOR GUESTS • Browse kitchens near you and request an evening. • Cook together, then eat together. No restaurant, no pressure. • Message your host before you meet, and read reviews from other guests. • "Cook together" requests are free for guests with a verified ID. FOR HOSTS • Open your kitchen for an evening and choose who comes, and when. • Share photos and a few details about your home so guests know what to expect. • Meet curious people from your city and beyond. • Hosting is for members with an active host membership. BUILT FOR TRUST • Every member verifies their identity with a government-issued ID and is 18 or older. • ID photos are deleted once your ID is verified. • Our team reviews every kitchen before it goes live. • Your street address stays private; guests see only the area. • Verification confirms identity and age. It is not a background check, so use your judgment, message first, and report anything that doesn't feel right. Available in English and French. Questions? hello@cooknstay.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cook N Stay Terms of Service: https://cooknstay.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://cooknstay.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Cook N Stay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cook N Stay at none against Buffer's 10. Cook N Stay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cook N Stay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Cook N Stay every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Buffer versus Cook N Stay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferCook N Stay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.CHNH Corp

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

Cook N Stay

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
Show 7 more
  • 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

Cook N Stay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cook N Stay free?
Cook N Stay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or Cook N Stay have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Cook N Stay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Cook N Stay?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Cook N Stay every 11 months. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cook N Stay on November 2, 2026.

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