# Steam Mobile vs XBOX

The clearest difference is rating: XBOX at 4.7 against Steam Mobile's 2.6. XBOX also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 24%) and ratings volume (1.7M vs 12K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Steam Mobile's written reviews are positive against 51% of XBOX's.

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, XBOX fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Mobile | XBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **1.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | #58 |
| Size | 50 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Steam Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 🔒 Effective security features
- 👍 Useful for browsing and purchasing
- 👍 Improved UI in recent update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and cluttered UI
- 🔍 Missing key features like chat
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords
- Inability to create new accounts

**Requested features**

- Integrate chat functionality
- Optimize for tablet/landscape use
- Add ability to manage library and downloads
- Improve search and browsing experience


### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Mobile free?

Steam Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XBOX free?

XBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Mobile or XBOX?

XBOX is rated higher. Steam Mobile averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while XBOX averages 4.7 from 1.7M ratings.

### Do Steam Mobile or XBOX have ads?

Neither Steam Mobile nor XBOX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Mobile or XBOX?

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and XBOX fortnightly. Most recently, Steam Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and XBOX on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Steam Mobile or XBOX?

Steam Mobile currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and XBOX at #58. 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.*