Comparison

cetera vs t4t

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

t4t

A dedicated social network designed exclusively for transgender and gender-non-conforming individuals. Connect with a supportive community and build meaningful relationships within a safe and inclusive space.

Highlights
  • Transgender community
  • Gender-non-conforming network
  • Focused social platform
  • Safe and inclusive space
  • Community building
Features
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t4t is a focused social network for trans and gender-non-comforming people. ------ https://t4t.social/terms https://t4t.social/privacy

Screenshots

cetera4 screens
t4t4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: t4t at 4.8 against cetera's 4.5. t4t also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and t4t sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

t4t holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 238 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of cetera's written reviews are positive against 94% of t4t's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cetera ships an update weekly, t4t every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
cetera versus t4t: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterceterat4t
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (119 ratings)4.8 (238 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119238 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB41 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDelightful DevelopmentMaki Software

Customer experience

cetera

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

t4t

All ratings237 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%

User reviews

cetera

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great community vibes
  • 👍 Devs listen and care
  • 👍 Simple and personal interface
  • 👍 Free from predatory algorithms
  • 👍 Cozy and welcoming atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 😞 Racism and discrimination
  • 😞 Cyberbullying and drama
  • 😞 Psychotic and delusional users
  • 😞 Photo uploads slow
  • 😞 No chronological feed for new users

t4t

From 238 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🌟 Great community and support
  • 💕 Safe space for trans people
  • 🌐 Connects people across the world
  • 🌈 Inclusive and welcoming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some reported issues with moderation
  • 🌍 Limited user base in certain areas
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (e.g., image sharing)

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

t4t

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to follow/bookmark other users
  • In-app moderation tools
  • Image/media sharing capabilities
  • Improved local user discovery

In-app purchases

1 purchases

cetera

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter | Monthly$4.991 Month
1 purchases

t4t

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$5.991 Month

Questions

Is cetera free?
cetera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is t4t free?
t4t is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, cetera or t4t?
t4t is rated higher. cetera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while t4t averages 4.8 from 238 ratings.
Do cetera or t4t have ads?
Neither cetera nor t4t shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cetera or t4t?
cetera ships an update weekly, and t4t every 3 days. Most recently, cetera was updated on November 3, 2026 and t4t on November 4, 2026.

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