# X vs Clubhouse

The clearest difference is ads: Clubhouse at none against X's shown. X's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #34) and ratings volume (11M vs 792K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Clubhouse sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clubhouse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 11M ratings behind it against 792K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of X's written reviews are positive against 42% of Clubhouse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update every 3 days, Clubhouse every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Clubhouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271/reviews) | **[4.8 (792K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clubhouse/id1503133294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11M** | 792K |
| Positive reviews | **44.6% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #34 |
| Size | 670 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [X Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296415947) | [Alpha Exploration Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481002987) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · News, #1 Top Grossing · News, #32 Top Free, #41 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This social media platform delivers real-time news, live events, and trending conversations. Share your thoughts, create original videos, go live, and connect with a global community. An AI assistant helps summarize news and edit content.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Live event coverage, AI-powered assistant (Grok), Video creation and editing tools, Live video streaming, Audio discussions (Spaces), Direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @FatKidDeals Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| @Rainmaker1973 Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| @pulte Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @Zirksee Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @TheBabylonBee Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @jacksonhinklle Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @DataRepublican Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @elonmusk Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| @stevewilldoit Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @robbystarbuck Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @MikeBenzCyber Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @RealAlexJones Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @C__Herridge Subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| @shellenberger Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| @shreyas Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| X Premium (Monthly) | $11.00 | per month |
| @Jake__Wujastyk Subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| @Banana3Stocks Subscription | $40.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Annual) | $42.00 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Monthly) | $50.00 | per month |
| X Premium (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Annual) | $490.00 | per year |
| Promote Post for $25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| Promote Post for $50 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient platform
- 💡 Diverse range of content and discussions
- 👍 Useful for news and information sharing
- 🌐 Global connectivity and exchange of ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🤖 Proliferation of bots and spam accounts
- 🔒 Concerns over censorship and lack of free speech
- 💰 Paywalled features and monetization efforts

**Reported bugs**

- Account suspension and lockout issues
- Inconsistent app performance and UI changes
- Unreliable notification system
- Inability to view deleted or suspended accounts

**Requested features**

- Edit tweet option
- Improved content moderation and enforcement of rules
- Customizable feed and better user control over content
- Enhanced privacy and data protection measures


### Clubhouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clubhouse/id1503133294)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · News, #42 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Join live audio conversations on a variety of topics and connect with people who share your interests. Participate in discussions, listen in like a podcast, or host your own rooms. Build real connections through spontaneous, human interaction.

**Highlights:** Live audio rooms, Join or host conversations, Connect with communities, Listen like a podcast, Sidebar chat, Follow topics and people

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clubhouse Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Clubhouse Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Clubhouse Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Clubhouse Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Clubhouse Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Clubhouse Plus Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Clubhouse Plus Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| 25 Coins | $0.49 | one-time |
| 125 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 910 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1,750 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for networking and learning
- 🌟 Great for intellectual conversations
- 🎨 Diverse range of topics and communities
- 🔊 Engaging audio-based experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of text-based chat or reactions
- 🤖 Aggressive notifications and FOMO
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around contacts and account deletion
- 🗣️ Moderation issues with toxic content and abuse

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and poor audio quality
- Inconsistent performance on mobile data

**Requested features**

- Add text-based chat and reaction features
- Improve notification controls and customization
- Enhance privacy and account management options
- Strengthen moderation and content policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Clubhouse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Clubhouse?

Clubhouse is rated higher. X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11M ratings, while Clubhouse averages 4.8 from 792K ratings.

### Do X or Clubhouse have ads?

X shows ads; Clubhouse does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Clubhouse?

X ships an update every 3 days, and Clubhouse every 4 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 30, 2026 and Clubhouse on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, X or Clubhouse?

X currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Clubhouse at #34. 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.*