Comparison

Clockout vs Skool Communities

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

Head to head
About

Clockout

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
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Escape the grind and skip the corporate happy hours. We’re a localized social network made for the next generation of professionals. Meet ambitious people in your area at thousands of social clubs, mixers, galas, and more. Find your dream cofounder at a brunch club, unlock access to the hottest rooftop mixers, and see what everyone in your industry is talking about. All member applications are approved by our concierge team (if you don't do waitlists, ask a friend for an invite).

About

Skool Communities

Connect with your online communities from anywhere. Engage in discussions, access courses, stay updated on events, and directly message members. This app brings all the core functionalities of the platform to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Community discussions
  • Video and text courses
  • Event calendar
  • Direct messaging
  • Push notifications
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The official Skool app. Stay connected to your communities on the go. All Skool's features + push notifications. • Community - group discussion with posts and comments • Courses - learn with video and text-based lessons • Calendar - see what community events are happening • Chat - DM anybody in your communities

Screenshots

Clockout4 screens
Skool Communities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clockout at 4.7 against Skool Communities's 3.9. Clockout also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (63% vs 42%). Skool Communities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Clockout sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Skool Communities asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clockout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockout has 8K ratings behind it against 791, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Clockout's written reviews are positive against 42% of Skool Communities's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockout ships an update weekly, Skool Communities every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Clockout versus Skool Communities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockoutSkool Communities
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8K ratings) — better3.9 (791 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better41.8% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better791
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#151#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB2 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperClockout INC.Skool.com, Inc.

Customer experience

Clockout

All ratings7,976 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative34.5%

Skool Communities

All ratings713 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews445 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative47.2%

User reviews

Clockout

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Skool Communities

From 791 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent community platform
  • 💡 Innovative learning features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Great for online businesses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy video playback
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
  • 🐛 Navigation issues
  • 🐛 Slow loading times

Bugs and requests

Clockout

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Skool Communities

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Stuck on login screen
  • Videos not playing full screen
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save posts
  • Improved iPad support
  • Better chat functionality
  • Sync with calendar apps

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Clockout

Subscriptions14
  • Clockout Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$7.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$14.001 Month
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  • Clockout Gold$15.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$21.901 Month
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$27.953 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Clockout Gold$29.991 Month
  • Clockout Gold$42.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$46.491 Month
  • Clockout Gold$53.906 Months
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$93.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • RSVP$2.00
  • RSVP$3.49
None

Skool Communities

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockout free?
Clockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skool Communities free?
Skool Communities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clockout or Skool Communities?
Clockout is rated higher. Clockout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Skool Communities averages 3.9 from 791 ratings.
Do Clockout or Skool Communities have ads?
Clockout shows ads; Skool Communities does not.
Which is updated more often, Clockout or Skool Communities?
Clockout ships an update weekly, and Skool Communities every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clockout was updated on October 27, 2026 and Skool Communities on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Clockout or Skool Communities?
Clockout currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Skool Communities at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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