# Steam Chat vs Clockout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clockout at 62% against Steam Chat's 14%. Clockout also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Steam Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockout sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Steam Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clockout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockout has 8K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Steam Chat's written reviews are positive against 62% of Clockout's.

Steam Chat ships an update every 5 weeks, Clockout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Chat | Clockout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-chat/id1434890245/reviews) | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | #95 |
| Size | 36 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Clockout INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564725858) |

## What reviewers say

### Steam Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-chat/id1434890245)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Stay connected with your Steam friends and communities on the go. This app brings desktop chat features to your mobile device, including a friends list, rich media sharing, and customizable notifications. Organize game nights and connect with friends easily.

**Highlights:** Friends List, Rich Chat with media, Invite Links, Customizable Notifications, Group Chats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile chat
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 💡 Ability to use Steam emotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Disappearing message history
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lack of voice/video chat

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in with valid credentials
- Messages failing to send or receive
- Inconsistent friend status updates

**Requested features**

- Add voice and video chat
- Integrate with main Steam app
- Optimize for tablet devices
- Improve notification reliability


### Clockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with ambitious professionals in your local area through curated social events. Discover networking opportunities, find collaborators, and stay updated on industry happenings.

**Highlights:** Localized social network, Discover social clubs and mixers, Find cofounders and collaborators, Access exclusive industry events, Concierge team approval, Invite-only access

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clockout Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $14.00 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $15.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $21.90 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $27.95 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $42.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $46.49 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $53.90 | per 6 months |
| Clockout Gold | $93.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| RSVP | $2.00 | one-time |
| RSVP | $3.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient networking and event discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates meaningful connections
- 📈 Helpful for career and personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔒 Lack of privacy controls
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage
- 🕰️ Slow response from support team

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated app crashes and freezes
- Issues with account creation and login
- Inconsistent event scheduling and notifications
- Inability to update profile information
- Referral system bugs and errors

**Requested features**

- Add regional/city-based filters
- Improve profile editing and customization
- Introduce more flexible pricing options
- Enhance search and discovery capabilities
- Provide better transparency in the approval process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Chat free?

Steam Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clockout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steam Chat or Clockout?

Clockout is rated higher. Steam Chat averages 1.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Clockout averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do Steam Chat or Clockout have ads?

Clockout shows ads; Steam Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Chat or Clockout?

Steam Chat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clockout weekly. Most recently, Steam Chat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clockout on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Steam Chat or Clockout?

Steam Chat currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Clockout at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*