Comparison

Sup vs cetera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sup

This social networking app provides a space to express yourself, share thoughts, and connect with others. Users can vent about anything, share posts, photos, and voice notes, and discover communities based on shared interests. It also features in-app games and customizable profiles.

Highlights
  • Vent about anything
  • Share posts, photos, GIFs, voice notes
  • Discover and create communities
  • In-app games
  • Unlock badges
  • Profile customization
Features
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Sup is a place to vent, express yourself, and talk about whatever's on your mind. Share what's going on in your life, join conversations, and connect with people who get it. Whether you've got something to get off your chest or just feel like posting, there's always something happening on Sup. **VENT ABOUT ANYTHING** Got something on your mind? Let it out. Talk about your day, relationships, frustrations, random thoughts, or whatever you're going through. Sometimes you just need somewhere to say it. **SAY IT YOUR WAY** Share posts, photos, GIFs, and voice notes. React to what others are saying, leave a reply, or start a conversation of your own. There's no right way to express yourself. **FIND YOUR COMMUNITY** Explore groups built around different interests, topics, and conversations. Join one that catches your attention or create your own. Make it public for everyone or private for your circle. **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Discover what people are talking about, follow interesting accounts, and keep up with replies and mentions. React with emojis and images, and turn on notifications for posts you don't want to miss. **TAKE A BREAK & PLAY** Need a distraction? Discover games you can play right inside Sup. Chase high scores, see how others did, and find your next favorite. **UNLOCK BADGES** Earn badges as you post, play, and explore. Some are easy to find. Others take a little effort. Pick your favorites and show them off on your profile. **MAKE SUP YOURS** Customize your profile with a photo, bio, and badges. Choose your favorite accent color, organize your groups, and keep personal posts private with Only Me. Whatever's on your mind, Sup is a place to let it out. **Say what's on your mind.**

About

cetera

A social app designed for authentic sharing without the pressure of performance. Post everyday moments, from coffee to thoughts, with customizable privacy and ephemeral options. Connect through comments, chats, and reactions in a space that prioritizes genuine interaction.

Highlights
  • Post with photos, songs, weather, movies, TV
  • Customizable privacy controls
  • Ephemeral posts
  • Comment and private chat options
  • Emoji reactions
  • Customizable profiles
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THE SOCIAL FOR EVERYTHING. yes, everything. Cetera is a low-pressure social where you and your friends can share daily thoughts, media, and life updates without pressure to perform. Post about your morning coffee, a random thought, the song on repeat, your favorite show, etc... the big stuff AND the small stuff. HOW CETERA WORKS 1. Make a post that fits the moment: add photos, songs, weather, movies, books, and more. 2. Choose who sees it (everyone, friends, close friends, or just you) and how long it stays up. 3. Keep the convo going: comment, reply to start a private chat, or create a group chat. WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON CETERA • Posts that look good, even when you don’t have ‘the perfect photo’ • Emoji reactions on posts and messages • A friends-only feed for your community and discovery feeds for meeting new people • Privacy controls that are simple and flexible • A profile that you can customize with colorful backgrounds and more Inclusive by design and queer-created. Store Guide https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sup4 screens
cetera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sup at none against cetera's 1. Sup also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 119). cetera's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Sup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sup against 4.5 for cetera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sup has 5K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Sup's written reviews are positive against 83% of cetera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sup ships an update every 6 days, cetera weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sup versus cetera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupcetera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)4.5 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better119
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB143 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYoung Human, LLCDelightful Development

Customer experience

Sup

All ratings5,046 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative34.9%

cetera

All ratings103 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

Sup

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🤗 Helpful for mental health
  • 👍 Great community support
  • 📓 Useful journaling features
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/crashing
  • 🔍 Inability to create/access account
  • 💬 Limited response options
  • 🗓️ Lack of date/time tracking in journal
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/delete journal entries

cetera

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great community vibes
  • 👍 Devs listen and care
  • 👍 Simple and personal interface
  • 👍 Free from predatory algorithms
  • 👍 Cozy and welcoming atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 😞 Racism and discrimination
  • 😞 Cyberbullying and drama
  • 😞 Psychotic and delusional users
  • 😞 Photo uploads slow
  • 😞 No chronological feed for new users

Bugs and requests

Sup

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Login/signup issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Calendar not showing old entries
  • Mood tracking inaccuracies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export journal data
  • Improve live chat/vent features
  • Allow custom response options
  • Implement reminders/notifications
  • Provide more mood/emotion customization

cetera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Photo uploads painfully slow or fail
  • App crashes every time it's opened
  • Discord button sends to app store
  • Nothing loads after trying to log back in
  • Server errors when activity is high

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add comments feature
  • Implement desktop app
  • Improve link and image copying/pasting
  • Add chronological feed for new users
  • Add threads, pinned posts
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  • More in-depth color customization

In-app purchases

None

Sup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

cetera

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter | Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Sup free?
Sup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cetera free?
cetera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sup or cetera?
cetera is rated higher. Sup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while cetera averages 4.5 from 119 ratings.
Do Sup or cetera have ads?
Neither Sup nor cetera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sup or cetera?
Sup ships an update every 6 days, and cetera weekly. Most recently, Sup was updated on November 11, 2026 and cetera on November 3, 2026.

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