Comparison

Clear vs Call Steward Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

Call Steward Mobile

This app provides secure access to your account, enhancing login processes with two-factor authentication. It also delivers faster and more reliable app notifications directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Secure account login
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password reset assistance
  • In-app notifications
  • Faster notification delivery
Features
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Call Steward is a login app that connects you to your account at CallSteward.com Two Factor Authentication is now available, making a password reset easier than before. Finally, App notifications are built into the app, making them faster and more reliable than SMS or Email.

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
Call Steward Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clear at 2.7 against Call Steward Mobile's 1.8. Clear also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clear holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 0% of Call Steward Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clear versus Call Steward Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearCall Steward Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings) — better1.8 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1852 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research inc.Call Steward

Customer experience

Clear

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral31.6%
Negative26.3%

Call Steward Mobile

All ratings52 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative80.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative85.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

Call Steward Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Call Steward Mobile free?
Call Steward Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or Call Steward Mobile?
Clear is rated higher. Clear averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Call Steward Mobile averages 1.8 from 52 ratings.
Do Clear or Call Steward Mobile have ads?
Neither Clear nor Call Steward Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or Call Steward Mobile?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and Call Steward Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Clear was updated on November 1, 2026 and Call Steward Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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