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Clubhouse

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Clubhouse's recent updates have significantly degraded the user experience, leading to widespread issues with login, accessibility, notification control, and core functionality, despite a historically high lifetime rating.

4.8★ lifetime (789,696) Free to download since 2020 by Alpha Exploration Co. updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 74% 100 reviews across 2 regions
App Functionality & Bugs Negative Update Impact Login & Account Issues Unwanted Auto-Join & Notifications Accessibility Issues Privacy & Safety Concerns
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Recent user reviews for Clubhouse indicate a sharp decline in satisfaction, primarily due to numerous bugs and poorly received new features introduced in recent updates. Users report significant problems with account access, audio, notifications, and overall app usability, contradicting the developer's general claims of bug fixes and improvements.

What users like

  • Some users still find the app enjoyable for connecting with people and community building.R16R50R52R62
  • The app can be fun for small party games.R44

What users complain about

  • Many users cannot log in or create accounts due to issues with phone number verification and activation codes.R2R4R8R12
  • The app frequently auto-joins users into rooms upon opening, which is widely disliked and cannot be disabled.R30R37R40R42
  • Accessibility for visually impaired users (VoiceOver) has significantly worsened with recent updates.R7R19R26R42
  • Users report persistent issues with low or no audio in rooms.R3R6R87
  • Notifications are intrusive and difficult to control, with users receiving alerts from blocked accounts or unwanted rooms.R5R29R67
  • The app frequently crashes, freezes, or becomes unresponsive.R86R55R81R96
  • Users are unable to progress past the age entry screen during profile creation.R13R15R21R32
  • Many core features, such as seeing friends' rooms, the hallway, or backchannel messages, are no longer working or have been removed.R1R14R51R57
  • The app is perceived as less user-friendly and has lost its original appeal due to frequent, poorly implemented updates.R14R41R48R69
  • There are concerns about data privacy, mandatory contact sharing, and the app's handling of user data.R28R33R68
  • Users report that the app silences phone rings when in rooms, causing missed calls.R61R84
  • Customer support is unresponsive or provides only bot-generated answers.R4R90R93
  • There are reports of the app failing to address child safety violations and allowing abusive content.R53R78R92R98

Latest update · v26.07.14

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey there! We're constantly improving the product by fixing bugs and adding new features. For more details, check out our 'What’s New' section under Profile Settings. Thank you!

Recurring themes

Login & Account Issues negative
Many users cannot log in, create accounts, or reactivate old accounts due to problems with phone number verification, unsupported formats, or not receiving activation SMS codes, particularly in certain regions like Iran and Nigeria. Some users report being forced to verify with email when they only used a phone number previously.R2R4R8R12
App Functionality & Bugs negative
A wide range of bugs are reported, including no sound in rooms, inability to progress past the age entry screen, frequent crashes and freezes, blank hallways, and connection issues. Users also report that the app silences phone rings when active.R3R6R10R13
Unwanted Auto-Join & Notifications negative
Users are frustrated by the app automatically joining them into rooms upon opening, often with loud or inappropriate content, and the lack of an option to disable this feature. Notifications are also problematic, with users receiving unwanted alerts from blocked accounts or houses they've left, and difficulty controlling notification settings.R5R29R30R37
Accessibility Issues negative
Visually impaired users relying on VoiceOver report that recent updates have severely degraded accessibility, making it difficult to browse rooms, read messages, and navigate the app effectively. This contradicts the idea of constant product improvement.R7R19R26R42
Negative Update Impact negative
Many users believe recent updates have ruined the app, making it less user-friendly, removing desired features (like the old chat or backchannel messages), and making it harder to find friends or rooms. The sentiment is that the app was better before the updates.R1R7R11R14
Privacy & Safety Concerns negative
Users express concerns about mandatory contact sharing, data recording, and the app's failure to address reports of child safety violations, harassment, and abusive content.R28R33R53R68

Who it's for

This app is for users who enjoy live audio discussions and connecting with diverse communities, provided they can bypass the numerous technical issues and tolerate intrusive features R52R62. It is NOT for users who prioritize privacy, require reliable accessibility features, or expect a stable, bug-free experience R7R28R86.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, with a strong consensus on multiple critical issues. Positive reviews are scarce and often generic, making it challenging to identify specific 'pros' from the recent sample. The developer's notes are vague and do not address the specific issues reported by users, suggesting a disconnect between claimed improvements and actual user experience.

Frequently asked

Why can't I log in to Clubhouse?
Many users are currently unable to log in or create accounts due to issues with phone number verification, unsupported number formats, or not receiving activation SMS codes R2R4R8R22.
Does Clubhouse automatically join me to rooms?
Yes, many users report that the app automatically joins them to the first room on the list when they open it, and there is no apparent option to disable this feature R30R37R40R42.
Is Clubhouse accessible for visually impaired users?
Recent updates have significantly worsened accessibility for visually impaired users who rely on VoiceOver, making it difficult to navigate rooms and messages R7R19R26R42.
Are there issues with notifications in Clubhouse?
Yes, users frequently report intrusive notifications that are difficult to control, including alerts from blocked accounts or rooms they wish to avoid, even after adjusting settings R5R29R67.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 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.

  1. [R16] 5/5 · US My review: I love this app God bless you
  2. [R50] 5/5 · US Fun: Fun on different levels
  3. [R52] 5/5 · CA Fantastic App: This app makes it really easy to connect with people.
  4. [R62] 5/5 · CA Amazing app: Great app to find friends all over the world and get news
  5. [R44] 5/5 · US Community members app: Never thought this app could make small party games like these. Thanks
  6. [R2] 3/5 · US activation reeor: Currently this app do not send activation sms code to Iran phone number Please resolve this issues
  7. [R4] 1/5 · US No one responds: I don’t receive code on my phone number and no any support and answer from management!!! What is wrong if can enter to the application by other different ways!! Like e mail
  8. [R8] 1/5 · US New update: This update is trash now I can’t access my account because now you need a email to verify it’s your account and I only used my phone number and no longer have access to the email I used to sign up . Just horrible they keep updating this app regarding log in using a phone number was better why have to verify so many different ways
  9. [R12] 1/5 · US Clubhouse down: Can’t even login. The App isn’t working since the update. Even deleted and reinstalled. Nope, still not working.
  10. [R30] 2/5 · US This app is going the wrong direction.: The listen from the hallway feature is terrible. I get on the app and instantly have some idiot screaming profanities or worse and I have to struggle to mute them before bystanders or my kids hear it. They need to have a way to opt out of that “feature”
  11. [R37] 3/5 · US Automatically joins to a room: I liked the app until it began a new feature - you sign in and it automatically joins you to the first room on the list even if you haven’t chosen that room. When you leave quietly, it rejoins you back. Can this feature be shut off?
  12. [R40] 2/5 · US Please turn off auto features: Lately, when I open the clubhouse app, I’m automatically placed into a room. I can hear someone speaking but have to desire to hear them. Yes, there’s a mute button, but that default needs to be changed. I don’t want to listen in to any room unless I select it. Please revert the hallway back to how it was originally or give us the option of turning this auto feature
  13. [R42] 1/5 · US New update: Hello, there are problems in the application facing users of the voice speaker, and the problem is in reading the names of rooms and private messages. We hope to fix this matter, and also if it is possible to cancel the new feature that makes the user enter the rooms directly, it is annoying and many are annoyed by this feature
  14. [R7] 1/5 · US Accessibility was great in the app update before the most recent update: It seems that time and time again the developers of Clubhouse clearly have not learned from the error of their ways, the recent update and the update before the previous update a while back is proof of this, I think Paul and his team should try the recent update and try to use it with VoiceOver enabled Because, those of us th
  15. [R19] 2/5 · US Please fix voiceover compatibility with chat titles: This is a great app but lately I’ve been having problems browsing chats with voiceover. Hope y’all fix this issue.! Thanks
  16. [R26] 1/5 · US Blind voice over user: This app needs to be fixed asap. I’m blind. So I use voice over. And this app doesn’t work the best with voice over. Before this update it worked pretty good. But now it skips over some of the rooms in the hallway. And when friends send me links to there rooms. It says that room is no longer available.
  17. [R3] 1/5 · US No sound: Can’t hear anyone !!
  18. [R6] 1/5 · US Volume: Volume too low could barely hear
  19. [R87] 1/5 · CA No sound in rooms: I cannot hear any sound while in the live rooms.
  20. [R5] 1/5 · US Wow these Notifications…: This app only lets you pause notifications for up to a week. Had to go the back route and find it in my notification settings to get it to shut up. That’s horrible customer service. The audio quality is okay but often breaks up. It would have been a four star review without this ridiculous notification gimmick.
  21. [R29] 1/5 · US Annoying: I keep getting notifications for houses I have removed myself. This is annoying. I also don’t like being alerted of what friends are doing on the app. And when you go in and change notifications for individuals, it disregards that and just keeps alerting you anyway. The negatives are starting to outweigh the positives of keeping the app. I’m sure I’m not the only person experiencing this
  22. [R67] 2/5 · CA Can’t turn off unwelcome notifications: Latest update has me getting notifications from people I’ve blocked and rooms I want nothing to do with. I’ve literally had to turn off ALL notifications in order for them to stop. There’s no in between. I only go into 1 room and that’s the ONLY room that I want notifications from. Nothing else.
  23. [R86] 3/5 · CA crashes a lot: crashes a lot, freezes, unresponsive, lags. seems not to like the text chat feature, possibly triggering some of the freeze/unresponsiveness
  24. [R55] 1/5 · CA glitches: cant use when using multiple tabs
  25. [R81] 1/5 · CA App freezes: App freezes when you click your own bio after upgrading to iOS 18.0 and you’ll have to force close and reopen in order to use it. So now you don’t have any access to the in-app setting.
  26. [R96] 1/5 · CA Last bug fix update ruined the app: It’s lagging and wont let me enter and leave rooms
  27. [R13] 1/5 · US What is this: I can’t get past the age I put my age in and it doesn’t do anything like I’m stuck their
  28. [R15] 3/5 · US Error in app: I want to make my profile and I got so far as to put my age in. It shows the keyboard but no enter option so basically it’s how old are you you type in your age and there’s no way to go to the next step!
  29. [R21] 1/5 · US This app is a pack of frustration.: Can’t get pass settings, my age it doesn’t have an enter button or anything. A waste of time.
  30. [R32] 1/5 · US stalled out: there is no submit button in the age submission page
  31. [R1] 5/5 · US Cool: Can y’all please go back to the old chat feature the new one look like a stream chat
  32. [R14] 1/5 · US New Update: Clubhouse is DEAD NOW!! They have completely destroyed a good thing with this new update. Why couldn’t y’all leave things alone. We have a 24hour room that has been helping a lot of people.
  33. [R51] 3/5 · CA Hallway: Can’t see the hallway
  34. [R57] 3/5 · CA Rooms not show any more: Rooms not show any more after download new version
  35. [R41] 2/5 · US I wish they STOP ❌with all the updates ‼️: The owners are truly doing too much with updates on this app! The old clubhouse was better now you can barely operate this talking app easily. I hate the messages because you can’t delete them and if you’re a member of someone’s house you’re now obligated to receiving all message interactions from the house which is super annoying! Considering deleting th
  36. [R48] 1/5 · US The devs worked hard to ruin the app: With every update the app got worse and it became harder to find your friends or the chat rooms that you want to join, the devs like to shot them selves in the foot
  37. [R69] 1/5 · CA Constant improvement is not true for Clubhouse updates: On each update you guys successfully managed to make this app even less user friendly.
  38. [R28] 2/5 · US Mandatory contacts divulgence: I heard awesome things about how toxic everybody is, which is exactly what I wanted to dive into, however, it requires that you give up your contact list to their servers in whomever their data brokers are. I’m not gonna sacrifice my friend’s privacy. Deleted immediately after attempting to sign up.
  39. [R33] 1/5 · US Sharing Data: Just understand that lots of data is being shared here and many of the conversations will be recorded and be saved and stored. Careful what you say in here and what information you put out. Read their all of their policies and be informed.
  40. [R68] 1/5 · CA Why do you need my contacts?: ?
  41. [R61] 1/5 · CA iPhone is NOT Ringing: When I am listening to any club/rooms; I can not hear any ringing/ any income calling sound ; Phone is not ringing at all... This is happening for many people; just google up and see many reviews for this matter; there is a problem in app coding/setup which silent phones when receiving calls while you are in the rooms/clubhouse!!! My Phone has no issue in any other apps and
  42. [R84] 5/5 · CA Great app, please fix this: Overall great social app. After the last update, the iPhone does not ring when the clubhouse app is running. Please fix this!
  43. [R90] 1/5 · CA Bad login method and support team: I had several login problems and ask them to solve my accounts problem… they always answered me with a BOT and simple answers…finally i made another account. Not recommend
  44. [R93] 1/5 · CA Too many bugs and unresponsive support team: It has been approximately two weeks since I first encountered bugs in the app. I reported the issue, providing all the necessary information and a screen recording. However, despite the two-week period, I have not received any response or solution.
  45. [R53] 1/5 · CA Child Safety Violation & Data Misuse - No Action Taken!: This app is failing to protect children! A group of users took photos of my young daughter and shared them without authorization inside a room. I have sent an urgent email report to Clubhouse support with all the details, but I have received ZERO response and NO action has been taken. Allowing the unauthorized sharing and distribution of a
  46. [R78] 2/5 · CA Abusive People spreading hate: I have been around a lot of people body shaming and abusing each other and creating a toxic environment
  47. [R92] 1/5 · CA Allowing abuse: Clubhouse is allowing all kinds of abuse and harassment. Does not matter how many times I reported harassment and abuse, clubhouse does not do anything about it. Seems like the reporting system does not work or they simply don't pay any attention.
  48. [R98] 1/5 · CA Not deserving that one star: The App supports the terrorists groups and accounts A trivial terrorist application that supports terrorist platforms and rooms and acts according to their false reports
  49. [R10] 3/5 · US Needs work: The network and platform need a lot more work. Hopefully the funds from CH plus will be enough to make those improvements.
  50. [R11] 1/5 · US stickers: I don't think the new club update was a good idea at all because there are problems with adding stickers.
  51. [R22] 1/5 · US Unsupported: Why does it say my number is unsupported or incorrect number why? It’s frustrating bro!!!

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store