# Cluster vs Change The Map

Cluster and Change The Map both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Change The Map's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cluster's. Change The Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cluster's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 49) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cluster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Change The Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Change The Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cluster has 22K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Cluster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Change The Map's.

Cluster ships an update every 3 weeks, Change The Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cluster | Change The Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032/reviews) | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-the-map/id1667055901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cluster Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596595035) | [Venture Expeditions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532794699) |

## What reviewers say

### Cluster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032)

Create private groups to share photos and videos with specific people. Ideal for families, friends, or colleagues to share moments securely without broadcasting to a wider audience. Access your shared memories across mobile devices and the web.

**Highlights:** Create private sharing groups, Share photos and videos, Invite specific members, Web and mobile access, Relevant notifications, Secure and private sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


### Change The Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-the-map/id1667055901)

This app connects users to pray for the Buddhist world, fostering a community of prayer partners. It offers resources to learn about Buddhism, engage in prayer challenges, and receive updates from global workers. The goal is to inspire prayer and action for Buddhists to experience love and grace.

**Highlights:** Learn about Buddhism, Weekly Prayer Moments, Global worker and country updates, Prayer challenges, Join prayer groups, Livestream prayer events, Scripture-based devotionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cluster free?

Cluster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Change The Map free?

Change The Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cluster or Change The Map?

Change The Map is rated higher. Cluster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Change The Map averages 5.0 from 49 ratings.

### Do Cluster or Change The Map have ads?

Neither Cluster nor Change The Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cluster or Change The Map?

Cluster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Change The Map weekly. Most recently, Cluster was updated on November 10, 2026 and Change The Map on November 7, 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.*