# cetera vs Plural Connect

cetera and Plural Connect both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of cetera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Plural Connect's. cetera also leads on ads (none vs shown). Plural Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. cetera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Plural Connect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for cetera against 4.6 for Plural Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of cetera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Plural Connect's.

cetera ships an update weekly, Plural Connect every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | cetera | Plural Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cetera-social-for-everything/id6446123913/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-connect/id6759294506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Delightful Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676112688) | [Swicelso LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877916864) |

## What reviewers say

### cetera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cetera-social-for-everything/id6446123913)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add comments feature
- Implement desktop app
- Improve link and image copying/pasting
- Add chronological feed for new users
- Add threads, pinned posts


### Plural Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-connect/id6759294506)

This app is a comprehensive social networking and management tool designed for plural systems. It offers features for managing alters, system-level communication, and personal spaces for each alter, alongside social networking functionalities.

**Highlights:** Alter management and co-fronting, Personal spaces for each alter, System-level chat and shared journal, Friend and system connections, Privacy controls and security features, Task management and shared calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plural Connect Premium · Mensuel | $3.99 | per month |
| Plural Connect Premium · Annuel | $29.99 | per year |
| Plural Connect Premium · Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is cetera free?

cetera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plural Connect free?

Plural Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, cetera or Plural Connect?

Plural Connect is rated higher. cetera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Plural Connect averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do cetera or Plural Connect have ads?

Plural Connect shows ads; cetera does not.

### Which is updated more often, cetera or Plural Connect?

cetera ships an update weekly, and Plural Connect every 6 days. Most recently, cetera was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plural Connect on November 5, 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.*