Comparison

Buffer vs IWT Community

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

IWT Community

Access your financial education content and connect with a supportive community focused on wealth building. Engage in discussions, ask questions, and share progress on your financial journey from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Access to exclusive communities
  • Ask and answer financial questions
  • Share wins and milestones
  • Full content library on phone
  • Continue learning across devices
  • Designed for short learning sessions
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The I Will Teach You To Be Rich app brings everything we offer together in one place, built for your phone. Your learning, your tools, and your community live side by side, so you can keep making progress on your money wherever you are. Join our communities The app gives you access to our communities. These are spaces where people work through the same questions you are: automating their finances, negotiating a raise, planning a big trip, or setting up a spending plan that fits their life. Ask a question and get answers from members who have already been there. Share your wins and milestones, and get ideas and encouragement from people who understand what you're working toward. The conversations happen every day, and you can join in from anywhere. All your content, straight to your phone Your full library lives right inside the app, ready whenever you have a few minutes. Watch lessons, follow along with our step-by-step frameworks, and pick up exactly where you left off across all your devices. Learn on the train, on a break, or while you're waiting in line. Everything is organized so you can find what you need quickly and put it to use the same day, and new material is added over time so the app keeps growing with you. Built to fit your life You don't need to be at a desk to move forward. The app is designed for short sessions, simple navigation, and progress that fits into a busy day. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you can open it up and get something done. Download the app to keep your content and your community in one place, and start building your Rich Life today.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
IWT Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IWT Community at none against Buffer's 12. IWT Community also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 6) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price 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. IWT Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IWT Community 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Buffer versus IWT Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferIWT Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.I Will Teach You To Be Rich, Inc.

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

IWT Community

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
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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
None

IWT Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IWT Community free?
IWT Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or IWT Community?
IWT Community is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while IWT Community averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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