Comparison

Buffer vs WorkMate

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

WorkMate

Connect with talented professionals to bring your ideas to life. This app uses smart matching based on skills and goals to help you find co-founders, designers, developers, and more. Start building your next project with the perfect teammate.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based discovery
  • Skill and goal-based matching
  • Instant messaging
  • Super Likes for visibility
  • Advanced search filters
  • Professional profile creation
Features
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WorkMate – Find Your Perfect Co-Founder or Creative Partner Tired of searching for the right collaborator? WorkMate is the professional matching app built for creators, developers, founders, and innovators who want to turn ideas into reality — together. Swipe through a personalized feed of talented professionals that match your skills, goals, and working style. Like the profiles that spark your interest, send targeted Super Likes to stand out, and jump straight into real-time chat when it’s a match. Whether you’re looking for a co-founder, a designer for your start-up, a developer to build your app, a content creator for your brand, or any skilled partner, WorkMate uses a smart, algorithm-powered system to connect you with people who complement you perfectly. Key Features: - Intuitive swipe-based discovery - Precise matching based on skills, experience, industry, and vision - Instant messaging when both sides are interested - Super Likes to get noticed by your top choices - Advanced filters and premium perks to refine your search - Secure, guided onboarding to create a standout professional profile Upgrade to Premium for unlimited matches, higher like/super-like limits, advanced filters, see all users who liked you, and more — everything you need to find your ideal collaborator faster. Stop going it alone. Download WorkMate today and start building with the perfect teammate. Your next big project starts with one swipe. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
WorkMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buffer at 55% against WorkMate's 0%. Buffer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (34K vs 6). WorkMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and WorkMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 0% of WorkMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, WorkMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus WorkMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferWorkMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.WORKMATEAPP LTD

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,453 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

WorkMate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

WorkMate

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
2 purchases

WorkMate

Subscriptions2
  • WorkMate Plus Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • WorkMate Plus Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkMate free?
WorkMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or WorkMate?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while WorkMate averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Buffer or WorkMate have ads?
Neither Buffer nor WorkMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or WorkMate?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and WorkMate fortnightly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 3, 2026 and WorkMate on September 16, 2026.

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