PlayStation App vs Steam Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayStation App
Stay connected with your gaming network and favorite titles on the go. Chat with friends, discover new games and deals, and manage your console remotely. Download games and add-ons, and check console storage from anywhere.
- Connect with friends online
- Voice chat and messaging
- Discover games and deals
- Remote console management
- Download games and add-ons
- View profiles and trophies
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Connect. Discover. Control. Stay connected to your gaming friends and the games you love to play, wherever you go with PlayStation App. See who's online, voice chat and send messages, and discover deals on PS Store. Connect with friends • See who's online and what games they're playing. • Voice chat and send messages to your PSN friends, hang out online, and plan your next multiplayer session. • View other players' profiles and trophy collections. Discover new games and the latest news • Shop for new releases, pre-order games, and check out the latest deals and discounts on PlayStation Store. • Get your daily fix of gaming news from the world of PlayStation. • Stay up to date with notifications and invitations on your phone lock screen. Control your console wherever you are • Download games and add-ons to your console, so they're ready when you are. • Manage your PS5 console storage if you run out of space while downloading. • Get ready to play with quick sign-in and remote game launch on your PS5 console. Account for PlayStation Network required to use this app. PlayStation terms of service are viewable at https://www.playstation.com/legal/psn-terms-of-service/. Some features require PS5 or PS4 console. Content available on PS App may vary by country/region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country/region. “PlayStation”, “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Steam Mobile
Access your PC game library, shop for new titles, and manage downloads remotely. Enhance account security with two-factor authentication and confirm trades and market transactions on the go. Stay updated with personalized news and community content.
- Browse and shop PC games
- Manage game downloads remotely
- Two-factor account authentication
- Confirm trades and market transactions
- Personalized news feed
- Access Steam Community features
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With the free Steam Mobile App, you can take Steam with you anywhere. Buy PC games and get the latest game and community news - while protecting your Steam account. Shop Steam Browse the Steam catalog of PC games from your phone. Never miss a sale again. Steam Guard Protect your Steam account and make sign in faster with two-factor authentication. • Two-factor authentication to ensure you’re the only one with access to your account • QR code sign in - Scan a QR code to sign into Steam instead of entering a password or… • Sign in confirmation - Confirm your regular Steam sign ins with simple “approve” or “deny” Library & Remote downloads The new Library view makes it easy to view game content, discussions, guides, support, and more. Plus you can manage game downloads and updates to your PC from your phone. Trade and Market Confirmations Speed up item trades and sales by using your phone to confirm them. Plus • A personalized News feed based on your Library with the latest news, events, and content updates direct from publishers and game developers. • Customizable Steam notifications: wishlist, sales, comments, trades, discussions, friend requests, and more. • Access to the entire Steam Community - discussions, groups, guides, Market, Workshop, broadcasts, and more. • Access to your friends, friend activity, groups, screenshots, inventory, wallet, and more. • Authorized Devices - Manage access to the devices your account has signed in • An improved Store browsing experience for mobile screens • Support for using multiple Steam accounts in the app • Support for customizing your app's main tabs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlayStation App at 4.2 against Steam Mobile's 2.7. PlayStation App also leads on ratings volume (92K vs 12K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
PlayStation App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayStation App has 92K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PlayStation App's written reviews are positive against 24% of Steam Mobile's.
PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, Steam Mobile every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | PlayStation App | Steam Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (92K ratings) — better | 2.7 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews — better | 23.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | #35 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlayStation Mobile Inc. | Valve |
Customer experience
PlayStation App
Steam Mobile
User reviews
PlayStation App
From 92K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 👍 Easy access to profile, friends, and game library
- 👍 Ability to view notifications, send messages, and control console remotely
- 🛒 Convenient in-app purchases synced to console
Room to improve
- 🤔 Cluttered navigation when switching between sections
- 🐛 Occasional lags when syncing with console
- 🔔 Inconsistent and slow notification system
Steam Mobile
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 🔒 Effective security features
- 👍 Useful for browsing and purchasing
- 👍 Improved UI in recent update
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and cluttered UI
- 🔍 Missing key features like chat
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
Bugs and requests
PlayStation App
Reported bugs
6 issues- Closing storage section on console has unresponsive button
- Inconsistent game download tracking and management
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable party chat and audio quality
- Authentication issues and login problems
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- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to delete purchased games from account
- Option to fully delete games from platforms/consoles
- Improved customer support and responsiveness
- Capture gallery integration to access and share screenshots/videos
- Wishlist feature for the store
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- Ability to sort trophies by rarity/date earned
- Option to follow other players
- Landscape mode support for iPad
Steam Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords
- Inability to create new accounts
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate chat functionality
- Optimize for tablet/landscape use
- Add ability to manage library and downloads
- Improve search and browsing experience
In-app purchases
PlayStation App
No in-app purchases
Steam Mobile
No in-app purchases
