Comparison

Buffer vs Zeko Chat

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

Zeko Chat

Connect with friends through direct and group messages, or build communities with servers. Enjoy a secure, private, and fast messaging experience with a modern design.

Highlights
  • Direct Messaging
  • Group Chats
  • Communities & Servers
  • Secure & Private
  • Modern Design
  • Fast & Reliable
Features
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Welcome to Zeko Chat! This is the first official release of Zeko Chat for iOS - your new home for seamless communication and connection. KEY FEATURES: Direct Messaging - Connect with friends through one-on-one conversations Group Chats - Create group conversations and bring your crew together Communities & Servers - Join or create servers to build communities Secure & Private - Your privacy matters. We keep your conversations secure Modern Design - Beautiful design & interface with smooth animations Fast & Reliable - Optimized performance for the best messaging experience Join endless chats and connections; Zeko Chat is your place to vibe with friends! Thank you for choosing Zeko Chat! Happy chatting!

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Zeko Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zeko Chat at 100% against Buffer's 55%. Zeko Chat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Buffer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (34K vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zeko Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zeko Chat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Zeko Chat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Buffer versus Zeko Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferZeko Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Laszlo Horvath

Customer experience

Buffer

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

Zeko Chat

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
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

Zeko Chat

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
None

Zeko Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zeko Chat free?
Zeko Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Zeko Chat?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Zeko Chat averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Buffer or Zeko Chat have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Zeko Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Zeko Chat?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Zeko Chat every 11 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Zeko Chat on September 17, 2026.

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