Comparison

Clowder Connect vs CHARTtrainers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

CHARTtrainers

Features
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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

Screenshots

Clowder Connect4 screens
CHARTtrainers4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clowder Connect versus CHARTtrainers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClowder ConnectCHARTtrainers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClowder LLCThe Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers

In-app purchases

None

Clowder Connect

No in-app purchases

None

CHARTtrainers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clowder Connect free?
Clowder Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHARTtrainers free?
CHARTtrainers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clowder Connect or CHARTtrainers have ads?
CHARTtrainers shows ads; Clowder Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Clowder Connect or CHARTtrainers?
Clowder Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and CHARTtrainers every 4 months. Most recently, Clowder Connect was updated on September 18, 2026 and CHARTtrainers on September 10, 2026.

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