# Cluster — Private Photo Sharing

> Private group photo and video sharing for close connections. (iPhone/iPad app by Cluster Labs, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cluster Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596595035)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 21,927 App Store ratings · 235 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032/reviews.md

## What is Cluster?

* Featured as “New and Noteworthy” by Apple *
Cluster makes it possible to create private groups where you share moments through photos and videos with the people you care about. Create a group with family, a group of friends, coworkers, people from your home town, or anyone else!


Great for:
• New Moms! Share photos of a new baby with close friends and family without spamming everyone on other social networks
• College Students! Share memories with friends not appropriate for Facebook
• Families! Keep in touch even if you’re not in the same place.


Tons of people already trust Cluster. Here’s why:

• Private & secure: Only invited members of the group can see what you post.
• An app for everyone: Access Cluster through gorgeous mobile apps and the web.
• Relevant notifications: Know when people you invited post new things to the group.


How it works:

1. Create a group.
2. Add the people you care about.
3. Share photos, videos and notes together.


People LOVE Cluster:

• “The app is fantastic! Me and my sister were so happy to find it. We made a group of the whole family and its great. My big brother is living in Europe, my sister traveling for the next 4 months and the rest of the family lives in Chile. They upload pictures and we can see how and what they are doing. Its very simple to use (even our grandmother is in the group!).”

• “I downloaded 10 different photo sharing apps, not including your Cluster app. I needed an app that allowed the creation of multiple albums, other users could join from anywhere, was password protected and SIMPLE.  I deleted every app except your Cluster app. All the other apps were either too difficult to explain...to someone 8 hours away, too complicated to set up and/or upload, they limited the number of albums a user can create, required Bluetooth or wifi to share, or required a social media account to set up. Your app served all the purposes that I need.  It is great, fabulous, fun & simple!  Keep up the good work!”

• “I really like the privacy of the app and the fact that only people invited or with the code can access our pictures.”

• “I want to thank you all for such a wonderful product - it really has brought us all even closer together.  The constant banter, the photo streams, the comedy...all of it...it's been awesome.  So, as far as my feedback goes, I'd say this is an awesome program and we'll continue using it for as long as it's available!”


The press LOVES Cluster:

• Featured by the Apple App Store (“New and Noteworthy”), NYTimes, TechCrunch and many more!



Cluster Club is a monthly or annual subscription to give admins more control over their groups. Check it out by visiting the Settings → Subscription Settings section of the app.

By purchasing a subscription you agree to Cluster's Terms of Use: https://cluster.co/terms/
and Privacy Policy: https://cluster.co/privacy/

## Key features

- Create private sharing groups
- Share photos and videos
- Invite specific members
- Web and mobile access
- Relevant notifications
- Secure and private sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cluster Friend | $4.99 | per month |
| Cluster Friend | $49.99 | per year |
| Cluster Family | $9.99 | per month |
| Cluster Family | $99.99 | per year |
| Cluster Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Cluster Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Cluster?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for sharing photos and videos
- 🔒 Allows private sharing with selected groups
- 💡 Helpful for keeping family connected
- 👍 Simple and effective interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Glitchy performance after updates
- 🔍 Lack of search and organization features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Photos and videos fail to upload consistently
- Notification issues - not receiving updates
- Compatibility problems with newer Android devices
- Unexpected errors when trying to access accounts

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to edit/delete posts
- Improve photo/video upload reliability
- Implement better notification system
- Add option to create galleries/albums within groups
- Enhance search and filtering capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 235)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-10, version 4.3.4*

Gray way to hang out with your family members and friends

### 2/5 — Upload issue.

*2026-07-27, version 4.3.4*

If you try to upload more than 8 pics at a time it simply doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-06-21, version 4.3.3*

So much sharing can be done

### 2/5 — Love it but slow

*2026-06-04, version 4.3.3*

I love this app but pictures load very slow or don’t finish loading

### 4/5 — Good App for travel

*2026-05-25, version 4.3.3*

It’s a good app for sharing travel blog. I wish you could embed photos within a written post. I also wish you could manually sort the feed. When travelling I don’t always upload stuff in order so it would be nice to be able to sort myself. Otherwise, so far so good.

### 4/5 — Cool thanks but all ways laggy

*2026-05-24, version 4.3.3*

I go on a video and it laging for an hour

### 5/5 — Photo Books are Great

*2026-05-18, version 4.3.3*

Just like the other reviewers, I too am very impressed with the Cluster App. Very easy to use and to interact with the current 25 users in our group. 

What these reviews don’t mention is the ability to create photo books. I have created 2,12x12  and 1, 8x8 hardbound books as well as 4, 5x5 soft cover books. The quality of the prints is fantastic. And the is no difference in quality of the photos regardless of size. The 5x5’s are as beautifully rendered as the larger formats.

### 1/5 — Photos

*2026-04-27, version 4.3.2*

It will not let me upload any photos

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-04-02, version 4.3.1*

I love the app! It’s where you can put your photos in and everything! So fun! 5 stars for sure!

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-02-21, version 4.3.1*

Love this app it’s great at sharing photos privately

## Frequently asked questions about Cluster

### What is this app?

This app allows you to create private groups for sharing photos and videos with the people you choose. It's designed for secure and intimate sharing among family, friends, or colleagues, ensuring that only invited members can see the content.

### How do I use it to share photos?

To use the app, you first create a group, then invite the people you want to share with. Once the group is set up, you can share photos, videos, and notes together. Members receive relevant notifications when new content is posted to the group.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

The app is free to download and use for its core photo and video sharing features. There is an optional subscription called 'Cluster Club' which offers additional controls for group administrators. This subscription is available on a monthly or annual basis.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is accessible through gorgeous mobile apps and also via the web. This means you can share and view photos and videos from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for new mothers wanting to share baby photos with close family, college students sharing memories with friends, or families wanting to stay connected regardless of geographical distance. It's for anyone who values private and secure sharing with specific individuals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.4 — 2026-06-26

* Bug fix for using up too much disk space with finished photo uploads.
* Cluster Club subscription fixes!

### 4.3.3 — 2026-04-29

* Choose photos from anywhere in your photos collection more easily!
* Bugfixes & improvements.

### 4.3.2 — 2026-04-26

* Switch to use the standard iOS photo picker — this should be easier to use and allow you to search your library however you like to find photos!
* Bugfixes & improvements.

### 4.3.1 — 2026-02-03

* Bugfix for the back button on iOS18 devices

### 4.3 — 2026-01-25

* Support for Liquid Glass navigation! Look at those beautiful buttons.
* More reliable background photo uploads and "Share to Cluster" integration!
* Fixes a number of bugs around the photos selection process.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*