Comparison

Buffer vs Royouss

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

Royouss

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Royouss is the home for your designer bag collection. Log every bag you own, including purchase details and receipts kept private to you, then share your carry, read handbag reviews, and buy or sell preloved bags with people who get it. All your bags, in one place: Add each bag with photos and pick the brand and model from the catalog. See your whole bag collection at a glance in a grid or list, filter by brand, and see your total spend. Your handbag purchases, kept private: Record the purchase date, price, and where you bought it, along with serial numbers, receipts, and warranty dates. These details are private and only visible to you. Your bag collection stays private unless you decide to display it on your profile. Read reviews from bag lovers: Rate a bag on design, quality, durability, comfort, and capacity, and say plainly whether you would recommend it. Read what someone thinks after a year of carrying a bag, before you commit to one yourself. Beige or black? Ask the community: Post a poll and let the votes decide. Comment, follow, and find the collectors whose taste matches yours. Share your Bag of the Day: Post the bag you are carrying today and build a visual diary of your rotation. Celebrate a new pickup with people who appreciate it. Buy and sell preloved bags, no commission: Browse bags listed by their owners and filter by brand, model, condition, price, size, material, hardware, and currency. List your own in minutes: choose the brand and model from the catalog, add photos, set your price. Buy pre-owned bags, know your seller: Check a seller's rating, reviews, and sold bags, then make an offer or message them in the app to arrange the deal. Royouss does not process payments or take a commission. Discover bags and collectors: Search for bags and people, and browse every Bag of the Day. Somewhere decent to spend your time: Blocking, muting, and reporting are enforced on our servers, not just hidden on your screen. You can export your data or delete your account outright, from inside the app, whenever you want. Royouss is for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with bags on the shelf. Come find your people.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
Royouss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Royouss at none against Buffer's 10. Royouss also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Buffer's advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Royouss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update every 5 days, Royouss every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Buffer versus Royouss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferRoyouss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.Royouss Sdn. Bhd.

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

Royouss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buffer

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Month$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 for 1 Month$99.991 Month
  • Pro for 1 Year$144.991 Year
None

Royouss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Royouss free?
Royouss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buffer or Royouss have ads?
Neither Buffer nor Royouss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or Royouss?
Buffer ships an update every 5 days, and Royouss every 8 days. Most recently, Buffer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Royouss on November 6, 2026.

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