# Smart Post vs CinchShare

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Post at free with in-app purchases against CinchShare's subscription. Smart Post also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). CinchShare's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 61%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Post sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and CinchShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CinchShare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 425 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Smart Post's written reviews are positive against 97% of CinchShare's.

Smart Post ships an update every 9 days, CinchShare every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Post | CinchShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-post-social-scheduler/id591683237/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinchshare/id1229700586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 425 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Post App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/591683240) | [CinchShare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229700585) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-post-social-scheduler/id591683237)

Streamline your social media presence with a powerful planning and scheduling tool. Effortlessly manage posts across multiple platforms, organize content ideas, and gain insights with AI suggestions. Maintain a consistent presence and grow your audience with this all-in-one solution.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform post scheduling, AI content suggestions, Visual social media calendar, Content idea organization, Image editing tools, Stock photo and GIF integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $66.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scheduling
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for managing multiple accounts
- 🔒 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posting issues (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- 🔍 Limited social media platform support
- 🔍 Restricted post scheduling limits
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Facebook and Instagram posting issues
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Login and account connection problems
- Inability to post videos and GIFs

**Requested features**

- Add support for more social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Increase post scheduling limits
- Improve reliability and reduce bugs
- Implement automatic resizing for uploaded images


### CinchShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinchshare/id1229700586)

Streamline your social media management and customer interactions. This tool helps you schedule posts in bulk, share content instantly, and organize your marketing materials, freeing up time to focus on business growth and audience engagement.

**Highlights:** Batch posting for months of content, Instant content sharing via mobile keyboard, Access to a free content library, Manage multiple social networks, Unlimited content folders, Canva integration for visual design

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoRenew Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| AutoRenew Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving batch posting
- 🔒 Secure content storage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful training and support
- 👍 Integrates with Canva

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional posting issues with Facebook
- 🔒 Limited access without paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific past posts

**Reported bugs**

- Web page failure errors when using the app
- Difficulty adding CinchShare to Facebook groups

**Requested features**

- Ability to schedule recorded videos as live posts
- Easier way to move content between folders
- More customization options for post layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Post free?

Smart Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CinchShare free?

CinchShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Post or CinchShare?

CinchShare is rated higher. Smart Post averages 4.5 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while CinchShare averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Smart Post or CinchShare have ads?

CinchShare shows ads; Smart Post does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Post or CinchShare?

Smart Post ships an update every 9 days, and CinchShare every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Post was updated on September 20, 2026 and CinchShare on September 20, 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.*