Cluster vs Boardly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cluster
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.
- Create private sharing groups
- Share photos and videos
- Invite specific members
- Web and mobile access
- Relevant notifications
- Secure and private sharing
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* Featured as “New and Noteworthy” by Apple * Cluster makes it possible to create private groups where you share moments through photos and videos with the people you care about. Create a group with family, a group of friends, coworkers, people from your home town, or anyone else! Great for: • New Moms! Share photos of a new baby with close friends and family without spamming everyone on other social networks • College Students! Share memories with friends not appropriate for Facebook • Families! Keep in touch even if you’re not in the same place. Tons of people already trust Cluster. Here’s why: • Private & secure: Only invited members of the group can see what you post. • An app for everyone: Access Cluster through gorgeous mobile apps and the web. • Relevant notifications: Know when people you invited post new things to the group. How it works: 1. Create a group. 2. Add the people you care about. 3. Share photos, videos and notes together. People LOVE Cluster: • “The app is fantastic! Me and my sister were so happy to find it. We made a group of the whole family and its great. My big brother is living in Europe, my sister traveling for the next 4 months and the rest of the family lives in Chile. They upload pictures and we can see how and what they are doing. Its very simple to use (even our grandmother is in the group!).” • “I downloaded 10 different photo sharing apps, not including your Cluster app. I needed an app that allowed the creation of multiple albums, other users could join from anywhere, was password protected and SIMPLE. I deleted every app except your Cluster app. All the other apps were either too difficult to explain...to someone 8 hours away, too complicated to set up and/or upload, they limited the number of albums a user can create, required Bluetooth or wifi to share, or required a social media account to set up. Your app served all the purposes that I need. It is great, fabulous, fun & simple! Keep up the good work!” • “I really like the privacy of the app and the fact that only people invited or with the code can access our pictures.” • “I want to thank you all for such a wonderful product - it really has brought us all even closer together. The constant banter, the photo streams, the comedy...all of it...it's been awesome. So, as far as my feedback goes, I'd say this is an awesome program and we'll continue using it for as long as it's available!” The press LOVES Cluster: • Featured by the Apple App Store (“New and Noteworthy”), NYTimes, TechCrunch and many more! Cluster Club is a monthly or annual subscription to give admins more control over their groups. Check it out by visiting the Settings → Subscription Settings section of the app. By purchasing a subscription you agree to Cluster's Terms of Use: https://cluster.co/terms/ and Privacy Policy: https://cluster.co/privacy/
Boardly
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**Boardly– Collaborate, Create, Connect** Transform how you work together. Boardly is your shared workspace where ideas come to life through real-time collaboration. **Create Together** Build beautiful boards for any project, event, or idea. Add notes, photos, polls, todos, events, and links—all in one place. Watch your team's creativity unfold in real time. **Stay Connected** Chat directly within each board to discuss ideas, share updates, and keep everyone in sync. See who's online, who's contributing, and stay connected with your team. **Real-Time Sync** Every change, every message, every update happens instantly. No refresh needed. No waiting. Your team sees everything as it happens, keeping everyone on the same page. **Organize Everything** Create unlimited boards for different projects, teams, or events. Switch between boards seamlessly and keep your work organized and accessible. **Rich Note Types** - **Text Notes**: Capture ideas, thoughts, and details - **Photo Notes**: Share images with captions - **Polls**: Make decisions together with instant voting - **Todos**: Track tasks and check off completed items - **Events**: Plan gatherings with dates and descriptions - **Links**: Save and preview important URLs **Perfect For** - Team projects and planning - Event organization - Group decision-making - Shared idea boards - Family planning - Study groups - Creative collaborations **Privacy First** Your data is yours. We don't sell your information or share it with third parties. Collaborate with confidence knowing your boards are secure. Start collaborating today. Download Boardly and bring your team together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boardly at none against Cluster's 6. Cluster's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Cluster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Boardly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cluster | Boardly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cluster Labs, Inc. | Misan Etchie |
Bugs and requests
Cluster
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Boardly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cluster
- Cluster Friend$4.991 Month
- Cluster Family$9.991 Month
- Cluster Pro$19.991 Month
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- Cluster Friend$49.991 Year
- Cluster Family$99.991 Year
- Cluster Pro$199.991 Year
Boardly
No in-app purchases









