Steam Mobile vs Battle.net
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
Battle.net
Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.
- Friend and group management
- Game discovery and community forums
- Account security with Authenticator
- Blizzard Support access
- Patch notes and shop browsing
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Stay connected with Battle.net wherever you are. Keep up with your friends and groups: See what your friends are playing, add new friends, coordinate play time, discuss strategies, or just stay in touch. Jump into game, and never miss an opportunity to play together. Explore games and find your next adventure: Dive into everything that Battle.net has to offer: Read patch notes, explore your gaming communities and forums, and discover something new to play through the Shop and Games tabs. Keep your Battle.net account secure: Manage your account through account settings and protect it by attaching a Battle.net Authenticator. The Authenticator keeps your account safe by allowing you to approve or decline any login attempt from a simple tap of a button or notification. Contact Blizzard Support: Let us help you get back into game - browse support articles, open new tickets, and reply to ongoing tickets directly from the app. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use. Languages Supported: * English * Français * Deutsch * Español (Latinoamérica) * Español (Europa) * Português * Italiano * Русский * 한국어 (Korean) * 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) * 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) * 日本語 (Japanese) * ไทย (Thai) ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Battle.net at 4.6 against Steam Mobile's 2.6. Battle.net also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 12K). Steam Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
Battle.net holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 36K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.
Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Battle.net every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Steam Mobile | Battle.net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (12K ratings) | 4.6 (36K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | 23.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 36K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | #171 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valve | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
Customer experience
Steam Mobile
Battle.net
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
Battle.net
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Useful for keeping in touch with friends
- 🔒 Secure authentication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of profile and account management features
- 📢 Unwanted push notifications and advertisements
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
Battle.net
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
- Improved group chat and notification options
In-app purchases
Steam Mobile
No in-app purchases
Battle.net
No in-app purchases
