# Buffer vs WorkMate

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.

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.

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.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, WorkMate fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | WorkMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workmate-find-your-match/id6754768817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [WORKMATEAPP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849938613) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #202 Top Free · 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


### WorkMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workmate-find-your-match/id6754768817)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkMate Plus Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkMate Plus Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 October 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*