# Muster vs BlackBox Memories

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlackBox Memories at none against Muster's 2. BlackBox Memories also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). Muster's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BlackBox Memories asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Muster against 5.0 for BlackBox Memories. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muster has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Muster ships an update every 2 months, BlackBox Memories weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muster | BlackBox Memories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox-memories/id1544980498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stalefish Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/304318515) | [Peter Fasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544980500) |

## What reviewers say

### Muster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873)

Easily plan informal get-togethers with friends. Quickly create events, invite attendees, and track responses without needing emails or social media logins. Share photos, videos, and get weather updates for your gatherings.

**Highlights:** Quick event creation, Attendance tracking, Invitee groups, Event messaging, Photo and video sharing, Weather forecasts, In-app messaging integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### BlackBox Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox-memories/id1544980498)

Capture and privately share life's stories and meaningful experiences. This app allows you to document moments with text, photos, videos, and audio, with flexible sharing options. It's designed for those who value authentic connection and personal reflection.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first memory capture, End-to-end encryption, User-controlled sharing, Map & Timeline organization, Flexible content formats (text, photo, video, audio), Early tester community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muster free?

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

### Is BlackBox Memories free?

BlackBox Memories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Muster or BlackBox Memories?

BlackBox Memories is rated higher. Muster averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while BlackBox Memories averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Muster or BlackBox Memories have ads?

Neither Muster nor BlackBox Memories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muster or BlackBox Memories?

Muster ships an update every 2 months, and BlackBox Memories weekly. Most recently, Muster was updated on October 26, 2026 and BlackBox Memories on October 15, 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.*