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MyFam vs Cluster

MyFam and Cluster both let you share photos and videos privately with people you invite, away from public social media. Cluster centers on private groups and albums. MyFam is a full private family network that adds chat, a shared calendar, events, and birthday reminders. Compare features, how sharing works, platforms, and pricing.

MyFam

Private family app for photos, video, chat, calendar, and birthday reminders.

  • Photos shared at original quality with no resolution cap; 1080p video
  • Family chat, shared calendar, events, birthday reminders
  • A closed, invite-only space just for your family
  • No ads on any plan

Family-run. No outside shareholders.

Cluster

Private group sharing for photos, videos, and notes with invited members.

  • Create private groups that only invited members can see
  • Share photos, videos, and notes, with comments and likes
  • Make as many albums as you like
  • iOS, Android, and the web

Owned by Cluster Labs, Inc. (Fotoloce, LLC).

How sharing works

Both keep your photos private to people you invite. Where they differ is how much family life lives in the app.

MyFam

  • Only the family you invite can get in. No strangers, no public links.
  • Photos are shared at original quality, with no resolution cap on what your family sees. Video is shared at 1080p.
  • Family chat, a shared calendar, events, and birthday reminders live alongside your photos.

Cluster

  • You create private groups, and only invited members can see and post to them.
  • Members add photos, videos, and notes, and can comment and like posts.
  • Sharing is built around group photo feeds. There is no family chat, shared calendar, or birthday reminders.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureMyFamCluster
Private, invite-only sharingYesYes
Photo and video sharingYesYes
Comments and likesYesYes
Original-quality photosYesUnknown
1080p videoPlus planUnknown
No ads on any planYesUnknown
Family chatYesNo
Shared calendar and event schedulingYesNo
Birthday remindersYesNo
Multiple separate families per accountYesMultiple groups and albums
Web appNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Latest app updateActively maintainedApril 2024 (App Store)
OwnershipFamily-run, no outside shareholdersCluster Labs, Inc. / Fotoloce, LLC
PricingFree tier; See pricingFree with in-app purchases

Frequently asked questions

Is Cluster still being updated?
Cluster's last App Store update was April 2024. MyFam is actively maintained on both iOS and Android.
Is Cluster free?
Cluster is free with in-app purchases. MyFam also has a free tier, with paid plans for more storage; one subscription covers the whole family.
Does Cluster have family chat or a shared calendar?
No. Cluster is an invite-only group app for sharing photos and videos with comments and likes, not a full family network. MyFam adds family chat, a shared calendar, events, and birthday reminders alongside your photos.
MyFam or Cluster for families?
Both keep your photos and videos private to people you invite. Cluster centers on group albums for photos and videos. MyFam is a closed, invite-only family space that shares photos at original quality and 1080p video, and adds chat, a shared calendar, events, and birthday reminders, with no ads on any plan.

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Cluster facts referenced from the Cluster website as of May 2026. Cluster is a trademark of its owner. This page is a competitive comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cluster.