cetera vs Chalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Chalk
Connect with friends nearby through drawing and typing, no internet needed. Rediscover the fun of retro doodle chat for spontaneous conversations.
- Draw and chat with friends
- Local, offline connectivity
- Retro doodle interface
- Type messages
- Spontaneous conversations
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Draw, type, and chat with friends nearby - no internet required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: cetera at none against Chalk's shown. cetera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 28). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Chalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
cetera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of cetera's written reviews are positive against 78% of Chalk's.
cetera ships an update weekly, Chalk every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | cetera | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (119 ratings) — better | 4.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Delightful Development | Ouroboros Technologies, LLC |
Customer experience
cetera
Chalk
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
Chalk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
cetera
- Supporter | Monthly$4.991 Month
Chalk
- Rainbow Brush$2.99
