Comparison

cetera vs United Tribes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

cetera

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
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THE SOCIAL FOR EVERYTHING. yes, everything. Cetera is a low-pressure social where you and your friends can share daily thoughts, media, and life updates without pressure to perform. Post about your morning coffee, a random thought, the song on repeat, your favorite show, etc... the big stuff AND the small stuff. HOW CETERA WORKS 1. Make a post that fits the moment: add photos, songs, weather, movies, books, and more. 2. Choose who sees it (everyone, friends, close friends, or just you) and how long it stays up. 3. Keep the convo going: comment, reply to start a private chat, or create a group chat. WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON CETERA • Posts that look good, even when you don’t have ‘the perfect photo’ • Emoji reactions on posts and messages • A friends-only feed for your community and discovery feeds for meeting new people • Privacy controls that are simple and flexible • A profile that you can customize with colorful backgrounds and more Inclusive by design and queer-created. Store Guide https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

United Tribes

Connect with your community through local events, places, and people. Discover how friends see you with fun games and share your thoughts on daily questions. Message friends and build your community network.

Highlights
  • Connect with nearby community members
  • Discover local events and places
  • Play 'Vibe Clash' with friends
  • Share predictions on how friends see you
  • Participate in daily questions and community discussions
  • Message friends with rich media
Features
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Find your people, wherever you are. United Tribes brings your community into one app: the people around you, the events worth going to, the places that feel like home, and a fun way to find out how your friends really see you. Pick your tribe, such as the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, India and many more, and the app fills with what matters to you nearby. Use it in English or Spanish. AROUND ME (18+) • Turn on Show my profile and see people from your community who are near you right now, from 1 to 50 miles. • Say hi in one tap. Chats have reactions and sounds. • NEW: send a UT Moodie, six crowned stickers for every mood, from Unhinged Laugh to Fake Fine. • NEW: start a Vibe Clash, a 5-round “this or that” game. See how in sync you really are. • Around Me chats disappear when either of you leaves the area. • Others see roughly how far away you are, never your address. Turn it off anytime. • Block or report anyone in one tap. EVENTS NEAR YOU • Shows, festivals, classes and nights out, nearest first, with distances in miles. • Free and ticketed, in person or online. • Share any event with friends. PLACES YOU’LL LOVE • Restaurants, bars, shops and services from your community, close to you. • Call, get directions and save your favorites. • Add your own business so your community can find you. MIRROR • Make a Mirror: predict how your friends see you, then share your link. • Share to Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook or WhatsApp as a message, a Story or a post. Every card shows your real link. • Friends answer right from the link, no app needed. You discover how they really see you. • Your predictions stay private. QUESTION OF THE DAY AND PULSE • Answer one fun question a day and see how your community feels. • Share posts and Moments, and follow what your community is talking about. • Earn Crown Credits for taking part. CHAT • Message friends with photos, videos and voice notes. YOUR PRIVACY Your location is used only for features you choose, such as nearby events, places and Around Me. You decide who sees your profile. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unitedtribes.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

cetera4 screens
United Tribes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: United Tribes at none against cetera's 1. United Tribes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). cetera's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. United Tribes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for cetera against 4.6 for United Tribes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cetera has 119 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of cetera's written reviews are positive against 100% of United Tribes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
cetera versus United Tribes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterceteraUnited Tribes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (119 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better13
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB250 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDelightful DevelopmentUnited Tribes LLC

Customer experience

cetera

All ratings103 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.2%

United Tribes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

cetera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Add comments feature
  • Implement desktop app
  • Improve link and image copying/pasting
  • Add chronological feed for new users
  • Add threads, pinned posts
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  • More in-depth color customization

United Tribes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

cetera

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter | Monthly$4.991 Month
None

United Tribes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cetera free?
cetera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is United Tribes free?
United Tribes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, cetera or United Tribes?
United Tribes is rated higher. cetera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while United Tribes averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do cetera or United Tribes have ads?
Neither cetera nor United Tribes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cetera or United Tribes?
cetera ships an update weekly, and United Tribes weekly. Most recently, cetera was updated on November 3, 2026 and United Tribes on November 8, 2026.

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