Cluster review

Cluster is the best fit for the second common question: sharing photos inside a group that is not just parents and grandparents. You create a group, add people, and only invited members can see and post to its albums, so a road trip crew, a photo club or 30 cousins can each have their own private space. Cluster's site lists 3+ million people and more than 1 million albums since 2012, and it works through a web browser, so anyone can join and contribute without installing an app. Notifications flag new posts and you can see which members have viewed and liked them. Core sharing is free. Cluster Club is an optional monthly or annual subscription that gives admins more control; the US App Store lists Cluster Friend at $4.99, Cluster Family at $9.99 and Cluster Pro at $19.99. Cluster does not publish free storage limits. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

friend groups, clubs and extended families

Price

Free to use; optional Cluster subscriptions from $4.99 (Cluster Friend).

Cluster Friend $4.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Members-only groups where only invited users can see and post
• Multiple albums per group for trips, events or clubs
• Notifications and read status showing who has seen and liked posts
• Web access so anyone can join without the app
• Photo books printed from group albums

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Designed for groups, not one child's timeline
• Strength: Works in a browser for relatives who will not install an app
• Strength: Running since 2012, with 3+ million people listed on its site
• Weakness: Free storage limits are not published
• Weakness: Subscription plans and their admin features are only described in the app
• Weakness: Fewer backup features than Google Photos or Ente

Key facts

• Users: 3+ million people (vendor)
• Albums: 1+ million (vendor)
• Founded: 2012
• Paid tiers on App Store: Friend $4.99, Family $9.99, Pro $19.99
• Access: iOS app and web

Where it ranks

Cluster is No. 6 in our Best Photo Sharing Apps verdict.