# Cluster vs connectapp.

The clearest difference is rating: Cluster at 4.8 against connectapp.'s 3.8. Cluster also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 18). connectapp.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (73% vs 56%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cluster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cluster has 22K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Cluster's written reviews are positive against 73% of connectapp.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cluster ships an update every 4 weeks, connectapp. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cluster | connectapp. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectapp/id6447310443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cluster Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596595035) | [Map Sports Co-Mission, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680921211) |

## 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


### connectapp.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectapp/id6447310443)

Facilitate organizational communication and community building with a customizable platform. Safely share content, messages, and resources, fostering a stronger internal culture. Designed for groups to connect and engage effectively.

**Highlights:** Customizable group branding, Monitored one-to-one and one-to-many messaging, Content dissemination to groups and sub-groups, Centralized resource hub, Enhanced communication, Culture building

**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 connectapp. free?

connectapp. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cluster or connectapp.?

Cluster is rated higher. Cluster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while connectapp. averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Cluster or connectapp. have ads?

Neither Cluster nor connectapp. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cluster or connectapp.?

Cluster ships an update every 4 weeks, and connectapp. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cluster was updated on October 13, 2026 and connectapp. on September 28, 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.*