Metricool vs X (Twitter)
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Metricool is the better app overall, scoring 8.1 to 7.7. Metricool wins on 3 of the 5 scores, X (Twitter) on 1, with 1 tied.
Creators and small teams who want scheduling and stats in one tool
News fans and people who post about live events
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Metricool | X (Twitter) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #14 of 17 | #17 of 17 |
| Developer | Metricool | X Corp. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Metricool better than X (Twitter)?
Metricool is the better app overall, scoring 8.1 to 7.7. Metricool wins on 3 of the 5 scores, X (Twitter) on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Metricool or X (Twitter)?
Metricool: Free for 1 brand and 20 posts a month; Starter from $25 a month, or $20 billed yearly. X (Twitter): Free with ads; X Premium starts at $3 a month on the web, $4 in the iPhone app. On value for money, Metricool scores higher.
Do Metricool and X (Twitter) work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Metricool or X (Twitter)?
Metricool scores higher on privacy (6.8/10). The App Store label says usage data may be used to track you. Contact info, photos or videos, user ID, device ID and usage data are linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Metricool
- Free plan includes scheduling and analytics
- Covers 11 networks, including Threads and Bluesky
- Planner, stats, inbox and ads in one tool
- Free plan leaves out LinkedIn and X
- Only 20 scheduled posts a month on Free
- iPhone app is rated 3.0 on the App Store
Metricool is a control room for your social accounts. Plan posts on a calendar, schedule them, then see how they did, all in one place. It works with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Pinterest and more. The free plan covers one brand and 20 scheduled posts a month, but it leaves out LinkedIn and X. The iPhone app is rated just 3.0 on the App Store.
Full Metricool review
X (Twitter)
- Fastest app for breaking news and live events
- Huge mix of experts, reporters and fans
- Paid creators can earn from popular posts
- Many features need a paid plan
- Tracks a lot of data for ads
- Feed can feel noisy, with a lot of spam
X is still where news breaks first and where many reporters, athletes and tech people post. Free accounts get short posts and videos up to 140 seconds. The good stuff costs money: longer posts, long videos, fewer ads and creator pay all need a paid plan. The app has changed a lot under Elon Musk, and it tracks more data than most rivals. Great for live events, tiring for calm chat.
Full X (Twitter) review
