Comparison

Buffer vs sundain

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

sundain

Features
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Sundain turns "we should hang out" into an actual plan. You tell it what you like and what kind of night (or afternoon) you're after. It finds a real place nearby, sets a time, and rounds up other people who want to come. Once enough people commit, the plan locks in. Then you just show up. How it works Say what you want to do. Coffee and a good conversation, a proper night out, a Sunday hike, board games. Anything. Sundain picks a spot near you and a time that actually works. You can see who else is in and what you have in common with them. When enough people commit, it's locked. Nobody quietly bails and leaves the plan to die in the group chat. You show up and meet them in person. Why people use it The point is getting off your phone, not spending more time on it. Nobody has to host or chase RSVPs, because the app handles the part group chats always fail at. You'll never be the only one who shows up, since plans don't lock until enough people are in. And the more you tell it about your interests, the better it gets at putting you in a room with people you'll actually like. It's for students, people who just moved somewhere new, and anyone sick of plans that never happen. Download Sundain and go meet someone this week.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
sundain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sundain at none against Buffer's 12. sundain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). 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. sundain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Buffer versus sundain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffersundain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Leonard Bauer

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

sundain

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

sundain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sundain free?
sundain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or sundain have ads?
Neither Buffer nor sundain shows ads.

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