Comparison

Buffer vs SocialPilot

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

SocialPilot

Manage your social media accounts from your mobile device. Connect and control profiles across multiple platforms, schedule posts, and receive real-time notifications. This app requires an existing account with the service.

Highlights
  • Connect and manage social media profiles
  • Schedule posts from anywhere
  • Real-time notifications
  • Supports multiple platforms
Features
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SocialPilot iOS app brings social media management and review management to your device. You must have a SocialPilot account to use this app. SocialPilot is a social media and online review management platform for marketers, agencies, and businesses of all sizes. • Manage your social media Connect and engage across 9 platforms from your mobile. • Manage your reputation Monitor and respond to reviews from Google, Facebook, Yelp, and more, on the go.

Screenshots

Buffer4 screens
SocialPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buffer at 4.7 against SocialPilot's 3.0. Buffer also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and ratings volume (34K vs 17). SocialPilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and SocialPilot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buffer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffer has 34K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Buffer's written reviews are positive against 25% of SocialPilot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffer ships an update weekly, SocialPilot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Buffer versus SocialPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufferSocialPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better3.0 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better17
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuffer, Inc.SocialPilot Technologies Inc

Customer experience

Buffer

All ratings34,422 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

SocialPilot

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative57.9%

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

SocialPilot

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
9 purchases

SocialPilot

Subscriptions9
  • Individual Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly Plan$29.991 Month
  • Small Team Plan$49.991 Month
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  • Individual Yearly Plan$99.991 Year
  • Agency Monthly Plan$99.991 Month
  • Agency Plus Monthly Plan$199.991 Month
  • Professional Yearly Plan$299.991 Year
  • Small Team Yearly Plan$499.991 Year
  • Agency Yearly Plan$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SocialPilot free?
SocialPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffer or SocialPilot?
Buffer is rated higher. Buffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while SocialPilot averages 3.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Buffer or SocialPilot have ads?
Neither Buffer nor SocialPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffer or SocialPilot?
Buffer ships an update weekly, and SocialPilot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Buffer was updated on September 25, 2026 and SocialPilot on June 30, 2026.

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