# Buffer vs Socialync

Buffer and Socialync both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Socialync's written reviews are positive against 54% of Buffer's. Socialync also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 17) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, 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 Socialync sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buffer against 4.8 for Socialync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 35K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Socialync's.

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Socialync every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Socialync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialync-cross-post-videos/id6758737546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Socialync LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874705054) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #190 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


### Socialync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialync-cross-post-videos/id6758737546)

Streamline your content creation by posting to multiple social media platforms simultaneously. Schedule posts in advance, customize captions for each network, and manage all your accounts from a single interface. This app is designed for creators and businesses seeking efficiency in their social media management.

**Highlights:** Post to 9 platforms at once, Schedule up to 12 months ahead, AI caption assistant, Manage multiple accounts, View comments and analytics, UGC job board

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socialync Premium | $22.99 | per month |
| Business - Monthly | $45.99 | per month |
| Socialync Premium | $199.99 | per year |
| Business - Yearly | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Socialync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Socialync?

Socialync is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Socialync averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Socialync have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Socialync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Socialync?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Socialync every 11 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Socialync on November 5, 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.*