Buffer vs challenges.social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cross-platform posting
- Content scheduling
- Idea organization
- Performance analytics
- Calendar view
- Apple Watch app
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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
challenges.social
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Welcome to challenges.social, the only social network where action happens in real-time. Tired of overproduced videos and fake edits? Here, the rule is simple: Zero Fakes. You have 30 seconds to prove you can complete the challenge by recording straight from the app's camera. No gallery uploads. No fake filters. - EXTREME AUTHENTICITY (ZERO FAKES) On challenges.social, every video is recorded on the spot. If you are watching a challenge, you know it's 100% real. - LIMITED SEATS (HURRY!) Challenges don't stay open forever. Every public challenge has a strict limit of 100 seats. Saw a challenge on the feed? Record as fast as you can. The seat is only yours once the video is uploaded. If you hesitate, you're out! - SHARE AND GO VIRAL Create your own challenge and blast the link straight to your most popular social networks. Challenge your followers to step up. - BECOME A CREATOR Want to create unlimited public challenges and rock the coveted Golden Badge on your profile? Upgrade to the Creator tier and stand out on the explore feed. Download now, be fast, and secure your seat. The challenge is on. ------ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Buffer at #143 against challenges.social's unranked. Buffer also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and challenges.social sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Buffer | challenges.social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (35K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Buffer, Inc. | Luis Ribeiro |
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
challenges.social
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buffer
- 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
challenges.social
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Creator Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Creator Yearly$99.991 Year








