Clowder Connect vs CHARTtrainers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clowder Connect
This app enhances member communication and engagement for associations. It offers features like direct messaging, news feeds, forums, and event registration, all within a customized and branded platform. Designed for year-round collaboration, it aims to improve membership retention and attract younger demographics.
- Member directory and direct messaging
- Customizable news feeds
- Interactive forums for discussions
- Event listings and registration
- Push notifications
- Web-based administration
- Revenue generation through sponsorship
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The Clowder platform is Pinxter Digital’s answer for completely reformed member communication and engagement among Associations. Clowder apps are fully customized and branded to each individual organization. You choose the features your members need. Mobile is now where people connect (especially the Millennial members you’re wanting to attract). It’s time for you Association to adapt! Singular event apps are a thing of the past. What’s more valuable is year-round collaboration. Let Clowder help grow your membership retention like never before! Features include: • Members tab: Find a list of all members for easy communication. • Direct & group chat: Message members without ever leaving your app. • Newsfeeds: Streams of content specifically tailored to your Association and industry. Post videos, articles, photos, information, updates and more! • Forums: Create group discussions by posting questions or topics for your entire membership base to weigh in on. • Events tab: View future events and easily register for them. • Push notifications: Deploy custom or triggered notifications. • Web-based admin: Control and manage all aspects of your app. • Generate revenue through app sponsorship. • System integrations available (CRM, AMS, SalesForce, HubSpot, etc).
CHARTtrainers
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The official app for CHART (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers). This is the best way for you to connect with your peers in the CHART community and share with other hospitality training pros. App features: Notification of CHART happenings, News Feed of current member postings, Job Board opportunities, Conference details and forums, Easy access to training resources, Idea sharing through Ask My Peers, Updated events like Webinars and Regional Training Forums, Marketplace of member-recommended solutions Notification of CHART happenings News Feed of current member postings Job Board opportunities Conference details and forums Easy access to training resources Idea sharing through Ask My Peers Updated events like Webinars and Regional Training Forums Marketplace of member-recommended solutions Notification of CHART happenings News Feed of current member postings Job Board opportunities Conference details and forums Easy access to training resources Idea sharing through Ask My Peers Updated events like Webinars and Regional Training Forums Marketplace of member-recommended solutions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Clowder Connect at none against CHARTtrainers's shown. Clowder Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clowder Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, CHARTtrainers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clowder Connect | CHARTtrainers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Clowder LLC | The Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers |
In-app purchases
Clowder Connect
No in-app purchases
CHARTtrainers
No in-app purchases
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