Clubhouse alternatives

Clubhouse users often seek alternatives due to persistent technical issues, including blank screens and inability to access rooms, as well as dissatisfaction with recent updates that changed core features. Many also face problems with account access after changing devices or numbers, and some report issues with monetization programs. Alternatives like Instagram and TikTok offer different social experiences, focusing on visual content or short-form video.

Why users look for alternatives to Clubhouse

Users frequently encounter technical glitches such as blank screens, inability to see live rooms, or rooms being inaccessible, making the app unusable for many.^R6^R7^R10^R16
Recent updates have led to significant dissatisfaction, with users reporting changes to the interface, loss of recorded rooms, reduced room attendance, and a general decline in the app's appeal.^R4^R18^R21^R27
Many users struggle with account access, particularly after changing phone numbers or devices, with no clear option to sign back into existing accounts.^R12^R32^R44
Some users have reported issues with monetization programs, including being unable to access earned funds or having accounts deactivated without clear reasons.^R42^R44
The app is criticized for performance issues like slow loading, constant bugs, and crashing.^R22^R28^R30^R35
Users desire features like bulk unfollow, private messaging (backchannel), and the ability to lock/unlock private rooms, which are either missing or have been removed.^R11^R15^R24

The alternatives

Instagram

4.7★ · 29,277,603 ratings · Free

Instagram is a visual-first social media platform primarily focused on sharing photos and short videos (reels), offering features like stories, direct messaging, and live broadcasts. It allows users to connect with friends, follow interests, and discover new content through a feed and explore page.

Better for: Instagram is better for users who want to share visual content, engage with a broader audience through photos and short videos, and prefer a platform with established direct messaging and live video capabilities. It suits those looking for a more visually driven social experience rather than purely audio-based discussions.

Head-to-head: Clubhouse vs Instagram

Facebook

4.5★ · 27,255,749 ratings · Free

Facebook is a comprehensive social networking service that allows users to create profiles, share updates, photos, and videos, join groups, and connect with friends and family. It supports various forms of communication, including text posts, live video, and private messaging.

Better for: Facebook is better for users who want a broad social networking experience with diverse features, including text posts, photo sharing, group discussions, and event planning. It suits those who prefer connecting with a wide network of friends and family and engaging in various types of content beyond just audio.

Head-to-head: Clubhouse vs Facebook

TikTok

4.7★ · 18,321,335 ratings · Free

TikTok is a short-form video platform where users can create and share creative videos, often set to music or trending sounds. It is known for its highly addictive algorithm and diverse content, ranging from entertainment to educational clips . However, users report issues with excessive ads, lag, and glitches that cause the app to crash ^R53^R56^R57. Some also criticize its moderation and algorithm for promoting irrelevant content or being manipulative ^R51.

Better for: TikTok is better for users who enjoy consuming and creating short, engaging video content and are looking for a highly personalized feed. It suits those who want to discover new trends, participate in viral challenges, and prefer a platform that prioritizes visual entertainment over live audio discussions .

Head-to-head: Clubhouse vs TikTok

WhatsApp Messenger

4.7★ · 18,268,035 ratings · Free

WhatsApp Messenger is a popular messaging app that enables users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share media, documents, and locations. It also supports group chats and voice/video calls for multiple participants.

Better for: WhatsApp Messenger is better for users primarily seeking reliable and secure private or group messaging, including voice and video calls. It suits those who need to communicate directly with contacts and share various types of media, rather than participating in public audio rooms.

Head-to-head: Clubhouse vs WhatsApp Messenger

4.6★ · 10,872,424 ratings · Free

X (formerly Twitter) is a microblogging and social networking service where users post and interact with short messages called 'posts' (formerly 'tweets'). It is known for real-time news, trending topics, and public conversations, supporting text, images, and short videos.

Better for: X is better for users who want to stay updated on real-time news, follow public figures, and engage in text-based public discussions. It suits those who prefer quick information dissemination and interaction over extended audio conversations.

Head-to-head: Clubhouse vs X

Stick with Clubhouse if

You should stick with Clubhouse if you primarily value live audio conversations and enjoy the community aspect for discussing various topics like politics, psychology, business, and personal development . It can be a great place to find new friends and engage in in-depth discussions, with some users spending many hours a day on the app .

Evidence note: Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Messenger, and X have too few reviews provided to judge their specific strengths or weaknesses from the given data. Their pitches are based on general knowledge of the platforms.

Frequently asked

Why is Clubhouse not working for some users?

Clubhouse is not working for some users due to persistent technical issues like blank screens, inability to see or enter live rooms, and the app kicking them out or preventing sign-ins ^R6^R7^R10^R16. Users also report general bugs, slow loading, and errors after updates ^R22^R28^R30.

What are the common complaints about Clubhouse updates?

Common complaints about Clubhouse updates include changes that made the app boring, difficulty reaching previous audience sizes in rooms, loss of recorded rooms, confusing interfaces, and removal of features like backchannel messages or the ability to lock private rooms ^R4^R15^R18^R21.

Can you recover your Clubhouse account if you change your phone number?

Some users report that they cannot recover their Clubhouse account after changing their phone number or moving countries, as there is no clear option to sign in with an existing account, forcing them to create new ones ^R12^R32.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 64 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

[R6] Clubhouse 3/5 · US Blank: My clubhouse screen is blank. And yes I have restarted my phone
[R7] Clubhouse 1/5 · US Hate new update: Can’t see live rooms
[R10] Clubhouse 1/5 · US Rooms: I am not able to see any rooms, it’s blank. I have removed the app & downloaded it again, still blank
[R16] Clubhouse 1/5 · US No rooms: I can’t enter any rooms.
[R4] Clubhouse 2/5 · US Boring: After doing so much damage to the apps features it’s pretty boring now
[R18] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB Stupid update, why??: I’ve been using Clubhouse nearly 3 years. It was brilliant until recent updates. changing follower in to friends, we lost most of our previous recorded rooms. worse than all with new updates hardly you can reach 100 people in a room. previously within 1 hour we could have 1000 people in a room and within few hours we could reach 8000 people and it was becoming effective soci
[R21] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB The new update is absolutely rubbish!: What is this? If you wanted to lose you couldn’t any better than this. Absolutely confusing, followers are less, you can’t friends online. I am sorry but I don’t know if this is trial or not. It doesn’t work for me.
[R27] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB Terrible new update: I can’t find any on going discussions in the homepage anymore. The new feature pretty much took up the entire home page and there is nothing to do now. Good idea, terrible execution
[R12] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB Unable to sign back in: I really enjoyed clubhouse for a while, but I have been unable to access it for a while. I moved countries, so my number has changed. Also changed my phone. I downloaded the app but there’s no option to sign in for those who already have an account. I can’t keep creating new accounts everytime I move. It’s exhausting. I wish I could get my account back, honestly.
[R32] Clubhouse 1/5 · US I feel that you guys should be able to when people log out of their accounts or delete their same in: You guys need to when people log out or delete the app by accident have them log back in with the same information or log back in with the same phone number and when they do, give them back the same account not have them put up a profile picture, especially for people who are blind or visually imp
[R44] Clubhouse 1/5 · US Not sure anymore: Been on clubhouse since 2020.Lost my phone in 2026 and tried signing back into my account and for some reason , it’s asking me to make a payment .This is strange .
[R42] Clubhouse 1/5 · US Stole my money: I’ve been a loyal Clubhouse user for over 6 years, and my experience with the platform has ended in a way that has been incredibly disappointing and frustrating. After the introduction of the Gold Rewards program, I found myself unable to access funds that I believe I had earned through my activity on the platform. My account was deactivated, and despite numerous attempts to conta
[R22] Clubhouse 1/5 · US BUGGYYYYY: Errors after errors
[R28] Clubhouse 1/5 · US App bad: It load super slow
[R30] Clubhouse 1/5 · US bug: always it has a bug!
[R35] Clubhouse 5/5 · US App is constantly saying channel is closed: This app is not working. I was on it in a room and it kicked me out and won’t let me log back in
[R11] Clubhouse 4/5 · US Bulk unfollow PLEASE: OK so I've been here since a month after the App launched initially. Some of the people on this app are my closest and dearest friends them are coworkers, mentors, coaches, Family. But then again… There's also the thousands of people who I have met and enjoyed one or two conversations with, followed them, and then they deleted the app years ago. 5000 people add up quickly and
[R15] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB Improvements: We need to be able to lock and unlock private rooms again
[R24] Clubhouse 3/5 · GB Bring back the backchannel messeges: Some times we link with people and need to write them a message privately it’s needed . Plus I can’t use ch with my data it only works with the wifi can this be sorted for everyone
[R51] TikTok 1/5 · US Thoughtless: The combination of the thoughtless user base with toothless moderation is too much. Almost as bad as Twitter or IG.
[R53] TikTok 3/5 · US too many ads: as of june and now i have been getting ads after every tiktok. And its not all just sponsored ads, its people posting their tiktoks and putting it as add and it is really annoying for me to watch tiktok when a video not in my algorithm is in it. Tiktok please fix this.
[R56] TikTok 3/5 · US 3/5: the amount of lag that i have from this app is insane. I can barely click on a message without it completely lagging or lagging and then not being able to show me any photos that i get sent after.
[R57] TikTok 2/5 · US Kicking me out: TikTok please fix this glitch it keeps closing me out when I go into it and I’ve tried everything and it just won’t work any suggestions?

Synthesized from 64 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store