Steam Mobile vs Riot Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Riot Mobile
Stay connected to Riot Games' universe with this official companion app. Discover new content, organize play sessions, and track esports events across multiple titles. Earn rewards and monitor your in-game stats.
- Cross-game chat and play organization
- Personalized content discovery
- Multi-game news and updates
- Esports schedules and VODs
- In-app rewards and missions
- Match history and stat tracking
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Riot Mobile is the official companion app for Riot Games, personalized to keep you connected to the players, content and events you care about most. Made to support League of Legends, VALORANT, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra, the companion app is your one-stop-shop to discover new experiences, learn about major updates and organize play across all of Riot’s titles. ORGANIZE PLAY We’ve made it easier than ever to connect and organize play with other players. Riot Mobile allows you to chat across all of our game titles and supported regions in one central location so you can get into game faster without all the hassle. DISCOVER NEW EXPERIENCES Did you hear about the new comic, the animated series, the virtual PENTAKILL concert or that poro-themed silent disco party in your city? Tell us what you care about and we’ll make sure you never miss an important beat again. MULTI-GAME NEWS Get all the patch notes, game updates, champ announcements, etc you need across all of our titles in one central place while on-the-go. ESPORTS ON-THE-GO Want to know the schedule or line-up for your favorite esports league? Want to check out the VOD you missed? Want to completely avoid spoilers? You can with Riot Mobile. EARN REWARDS Get rewards and make progress toward mission goals for completing qualifying activities within the app, like watching a VOD or stream at your own convenience. MONITOR STATS WITH MATCH HISTORY Track your own progression and compare your in-game and out-of-game stats with your friends so you can climb the ranks and become legendary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Riot Mobile at 4.7 against Steam Mobile's 2.6. Riot Mobile also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 24%). Steam Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Riot Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Steam Mobile's written reviews are positive against 37% of Riot Mobile's.
Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Riot Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Steam Mobile | Riot Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (12K ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 37.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | #135 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Valve | Riot Games |
Customer experience
Steam Mobile
Riot Mobile
User reviews
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
Riot Mobile
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for staying connected with friends
- 🔍 Provides match history and player status
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy chat and notification system
- 🔍 Limited match history and player profile information
- 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- 🔧 Needs more features and customization options
Bugs and requests
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
Riot Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Match history not updating correctly
- Profile page and chat frequently crashing
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Valorant store and skin viewing
- Implement spectator mode to watch friends' games
- Allow multiple account logins
- Integrate more Riot game data and statistics
In-app purchases
Steam Mobile
No in-app purchases
Riot Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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