# Buffer vs Jurnee | Local Discovery

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buffer at 35K against Jurnee | Local Discovery's 1. Buffer also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked). Jurnee | Local Discovery's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Jurnee | Local Discovery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jurnee | Local Discovery 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Jurnee | Local Discovery every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Jurnee | Local Discovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurnee-local-discovery/id6756639290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [JoinJurnee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862031205) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #183 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 (10)**

| 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 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


### Jurnee | Local Discovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurnee-local-discovery/id6756639290)

Discover real-time local events, services, deals, and community updates. Connect with your neighborhood through shared posts, photos, and check-ins. This location-based experience simplifies local exploration and engagement.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby events, Explore local services, Find local deals, Share posts and photos, Connect with community, Check in to experiences, Location-based content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Post Boost | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Post Boost | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jurnee | Local Discovery free?

Jurnee | Local Discovery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Jurnee | Local Discovery?

Jurnee | Local Discovery is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Jurnee | Local Discovery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Jurnee | Local Discovery have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Jurnee | Local Discovery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Jurnee | Local Discovery?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Jurnee | Local Discovery every 3 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jurnee | Local Discovery on October 30, 2026.

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