# Tail! vs cetera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tail! | cetera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail/id1556794617/reviews) | **[4.6 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cetera-social-for-everything/id6446123913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xayhem LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239091724) | [Delightful Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676112688) |

## What reviewers say

### Tail!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail/id1556794617)

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.

**Highlights:** Upload posts with images or video, Text-only posts, Community moderation, Account jail time for rule violations, Account bans for severe violations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Active and engaging community
- 🚀 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Great for making new friends
- 🎨 Fun customization options
- 📱 Twitter-like experience with unique features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 😤 Toxic community with moderation issues
- 🔒 Random bans without explanation
- ⚠️ Poor account management options
- 🎥 Limited video length (10 seconds max)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 Tail! free?

Tail! 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, Tail! or cetera?

cetera is rated higher. Tail! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while cetera averages 4.6 from 103 ratings.

### Do Tail! or cetera have ads?

Tail! shows ads; cetera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tail! or cetera?

Tail! ships an update every 4 days, and cetera weekly. Most recently, Tail! was updated on October 7, 2026 and cetera on October 13, 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.*