# Cluster vs Totally Boise

Cluster and Totally Boise both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Totally Boise's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cluster's. Totally Boise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cluster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 6). On price, rating, 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. Totally Boise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Totally Boise 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 6, 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 Totally Boise's.

Cluster ships an update every 3 weeks, Totally Boise weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cluster | Totally Boise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluster/id596595032/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totally-boise/id6757723884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 49 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) | [WebMarkets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868515518) |

## 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


### Totally Boise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totally-boise/id6757723884)

Discover local businesses, exclusive deals, exciting giveaways, and upcoming events in the Boise area. This app provides a comprehensive guide to the Treasure Valley, helping you support local communities and unlock unique offers.

**Highlights:** Local business directory, Exclusive deals and offers, Daily specials and promotions, Giveaways for local prizes, Event listings and updates, Community recommendations

**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 Totally Boise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cluster or Totally Boise?

Totally Boise is rated higher. Cluster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Totally Boise averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cluster or Totally Boise have ads?

Totally Boise shows ads; Cluster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cluster or Totally Boise?

Cluster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Totally Boise weekly. Most recently, Cluster was updated on November 4, 2026 and Totally Boise on October 31, 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.*