# Buffer vs SocialPilot

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffer | SocialPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-plan-and-schedule-posts/id490474324/reviews)** | [3.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialpilot-social-media-tool/id975534251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buffer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490474327) | [SocialPilot Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/975534250) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffer

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

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · 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


### SocialPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialpilot-social-media-tool/id975534251)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Small Team Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Individual Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Agency Monthly Plan | $99.99 | per month |
| Agency Plus Monthly Plan | $199.99 | per month |
| Professional Yearly Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| Small Team Yearly Plan | $499.99 | per year |
| Agency Yearly Plan | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*