Tail! vs cetera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tail!
This is a social media platform for sharing posts with images or videos, or text-only updates. Content is moderated by a trusted community, with rules enforced through account restrictions or bans. It's currently available for iOS devices.
- Upload posts with images or video
- Text-only posts
- Community moderation
- Account jail time for rule violations
- Account bans for severe violations
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Very early development stage social media application. Tail is a board post application where you can upload posts attached with four images or a video, or you can upload text too. Tail is moderated by trusted community members that must go through an application process to be selected. You are expected to follow the app's rules. Violations of rules result in account jail time, and more severe violations result in account bans. Currently available only for iPhone and iPad users with iOS 13.2 or higher.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tail! at none against cetera's 1. Tail! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). cetera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Tail! asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tail! against 4.6 for cetera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 190 and 103 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Tail!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of cetera's.
Tail! ships an update every 4 days, cetera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tail! | cetera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (190 ratings) | 4.6 (103 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | 103 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Xayhem LLC | Delightful Development |
Customer experience
Tail!
cetera
User reviews
Tail!
From 190 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Active and engaging community
- 🚀 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Great for making new friends
- 🎨 Fun customization options
- 📱 Twitter-like experience with unique features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 😤 Toxic community with moderation issues
- 🔒 Random bans without explanation
- ⚠️ Poor account management options
- 🎥 Limited video length (10 seconds max)
cetera
From 103 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Tail!
Reported bugs
9 issues- App version outdated error despite being updated
- Unable to update app from App Store
- Post functionality not working (loads indefinitely)
- App crashes on launch
- Kicked out of app randomly
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- Profile header picture editor only shows selected photos
- Notification center not displaying new notifications
- Text color matches background making content unreadable
- Auto-login after reinstall without logout option
Requested features
10 requests- Account deactivation/deletion option
- Ability to view likes, dislikes, and shares easily
- Longer video upload duration
- Copy and paste functionality for usernames and posts
- GIF profile photo support
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- Group chat feature
- Direct messaging improvements
- Verification symbols for company names
- Logout functionality
- Profile picture upload for kid accounts
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
Tail!
No in-app purchases
cetera
- Supporter | Monthly$4.991 Month
