# Buffer vs Guild Order

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guild Order at none against Buffer's 12. Guild Order also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Guild Order asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guild Order 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, Guild Order every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | Guild Order |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/guild-order/id6777039141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [Guild Order, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777039413) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #195 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 (11)**

| 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 | $99.99 | 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


### Guild Order

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guild-order/id6777039141)

This app provides a dedicated online space for gaming guilds and clans, consolidating communication, event planning, and member management. It offers customizable features for leaders and a free experience for members, supporting a wide range of games.

**Highlights:** Forums with moderation, Event calendar with RSVP, Recruitment listings, Real-time chat, Roster management, Customizable permissions, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffer free?

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

### Is Guild Order free?

Guild Order is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffer or Guild Order?

Guild Order is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Guild Order averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buffer or Guild Order have ads?

Neither Buffer nor Guild Order shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffer or Guild Order?

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Guild Order every 8 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Guild Order on October 7, 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.*