# Sup vs cetera

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.

Both are free to download. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Sup asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sup | cetera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sup-vent-and-express-yourself/id1241839696/reviews) | **[4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cetera-social-for-everything/id6446123913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Young Human, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/949340267) | [Delightful Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676112688) |

## What reviewers say

### Sup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sup-vent-and-express-yourself/id1241839696)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### cetera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cetera-social-for-everything/id6446123913)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add comments feature
- Implement desktop app
- Improve link and image copying/pasting
- Add chronological feed for new users
- Add threads, pinned posts


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