Comparison

Buffer vs Laracon by Laravel

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

Laracon by Laravel

Discover and connect with the global Laravel developer community. Find and register for events, build your profile, and network with peers using QR codes. Stay updated on Laracons, Laravel Lives, and local meetups.

Highlights
  • Discover global Laravel events
  • View event schedules and speakers
  • Bookmark sessions
  • Create developer profiles
  • Network with QR codes
  • Connect with the Laravel ecosystem
Features
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Laracon is the official app for Laracon. Everything you need for the event is in one place. Open the app and the event you're attending is right there: the schedule, the venue, the speakers and everything you need to know on the day.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Laracon by Laravel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Laracon by Laravel at 100% against Buffer's 54%. Laracon by Laravel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. Laracon by Laravel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Laracon by Laravel'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, Laracon by Laravel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Buffer versus Laracon by Laravel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferLaracon by Laravel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.LARACON

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,686 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative35.6%

Laracon by Laravel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Laracon by Laravel

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Laracon by Laravel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Laracon by Laravel free?
Laracon by Laravel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or Laracon by Laravel?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Laracon by Laravel averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Buffer or Laracon by Laravel have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Laracon by Laravel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Laracon by Laravel?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Laracon by Laravel monthly. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Laracon by Laravel on October 28, 2026.

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