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Clubhouse

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Clubhouse offers a unique audio-centric social experience, but recent updates and persistent technical issues significantly detract from its value, making it difficult to recommend paying for.

Free to download seen up to $59.99 4.8★ lifetime (789,728) since 2020

Clubhouse provides a platform for engaging audio conversations and connecting with diverse communities, with many users finding it enjoyable and informative R3R17R33R38. However, frequent bugs, blank screens, login problems, and controversial updates have led to widespread user frustration and a decline in perceived value R6R7R9R10.

Free vs paid

The core Clubhouse experience, which includes joining rooms and participating in audio conversations, appears to be free. However, there are mentions of 'Anon subscription features' and 'Gold Rewards program' which suggest paid tiers or in-app purchases R21R35. One user reported that anonymous listeners on the paid 'Anon subscription' were blocked from screen recording, while regular accounts could still record, which felt unfair R35. Another user mentioned being asked to make a payment to sign back into their account after losing their phone, which they found strange R24. There are also general complaints about a 'pay update' that users find 'weird' R195. The app's monetization is listed as having in-app purchases ranging from $0.49 to $59.99, but specific benefits of these purchases are not clearly detailed in the reviews, beyond the 'Anon subscription' R35.

Value complaints

  • The 'Anon subscription' paid feature unfairly restricts screen recording for anonymous listeners while allowing regular accounts to record normally.R35
  • Users are being asked to make payments to sign back into their accounts, which is perceived as strange and unexpected for a previously free service.R24
  • The 'pay update' is described as 'weird' and not well-justified by users.R195
  • A loyal user reported being unable to access earned funds from the Gold Rewards program after their account was deactivated, with no meaningful customer service assistance.R21
  • A 'pro member' regretted their purchase, stating there was 'nothing special at all'.R40

Where it delivers

  • Many users enjoy the app and find it fun and engaging.R3R17R33R67
  • Clubhouse is seen as a great place to find new friends, talk about various topics like politics, psychology, business, finance, sports, and personal development, and learn a lot.R38R53R54R67
  • Some users appreciate the content creators and the quality of discussions.R26R53R54R95
  • The app has potential for improvement with suggested features like lock room features, camera functionality, and screen sharing.R82
Worth paying if

It is not clear from the reviews what specific benefits paying offers, and there are complaints about unfair restrictions on paid features and unexpected payment requests R24R35R195. Therefore, based on current user feedback, paying for Clubhouse is not recommended.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying for Clubhouse if you expect a stable, bug-free experience or clear value from paid features, as many users report significant technical issues and dissatisfaction with recent updates and monetization attempts R6R7R9R10.

Evidence note: The reviews contain numerous complaints about bugs, blank screens, and login issues, indicating significant technical instability. There are also many negative comments about recent updates changing the app for the worse. While some users express enjoyment, the volume and specificity of negative feedback, particularly regarding core functionality and recent changes, heavily outweigh the general positive statements. Information on specific paid features and their value is scarce and mostly negative.

Frequently asked

Is Clubhouse still popular?
Clubhouse has lost popularity since the pandemic, with users noting a significant decrease in room attendance after recent updates R64R293.
Why can't I see any rooms on Clubhouse?
Many users report issues where their Clubhouse screen is blank, they cannot see live rooms, or the hallway is empty, even after restarting their phone or reinstalling the app R6R7R9R10.
Are there issues with logging into Clubhouse?
Yes, several users experience difficulties logging in, including not receiving activation SMS codes (especially in certain regions like Iran or Africa), being unable to sign in after changing phone numbers or phones, or encountering errors when trying to register their age R15R36R44R47.
Does Clubhouse have privacy or safety concerns?
Yes, users have reported major safety flaws, including the 'Listening on the Web' feature facilitating stalking, the company selling user data, and the app allowing harassment, doxing, bullying, and illegal sales without adequate moderation or support R41R45R46R48.
What are the common complaints about recent Clubhouse updates?
Recent updates are widely criticized for making the app worse, including a confusing and hideous interface, inability to see who is in a room before joining, removal of features like seeing what rooms followed people are in, automatic room joining, and changes to emoji reactions and chat features R5R40R42R138.
Does Clubhouse drain battery or cause overheating?
Yes, some users have reported that the Clubhouse app causes their iPhone to heat up noticeably and drains the battery unusually fast, even after short periods of use R220R244.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R35] 5/5 · US Unfair Restrictions on Anon Subscription Features: I cancelled my Anon subscription because anonymous listeners are now blocked from screen recording, while regular accounts can still record normally. This feels unfair and defeats part of the purpose of the paid anon feature.
  2. [R24] 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 .
  3. [R195] 3/5 · US This pay update is weird: I don’t mind paying , but the reason you want me to pay is WEIRD. I don’t know about this update . Maybe rethink this one .
  4. [R21] 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
  5. [R40] 2/5 · US Each update it gets worse: Unfortunately each update they are making it worse… This app became not user friendly… Also I regret being a pro member in this app, nothing special at all.
  6. [R3] 5/5 · US Yaa its fuun to use: I m enjoying it
  7. [R17] 5/5 · US Amazing: I enjoyed using this app
  8. [R33] 5/5 · US Ky: This app is like my home. More than 14 hours in a day
  9. [R67] 5/5 · US Awesome App: I learned a lot from been user. I developed techniques from dealing with people.
  10. [R38] 5/5 · US Great Place: Clubhouse is a great place to find new friends and to talk and chat about everything that you have in your mind from Politics, Psychology, Business, Finance, Sports and Personal Development and Issues
  11. [R53] 5/5 · US Keeda’s Corner: This was such a blessing to my life and my spirit this morning to be able to join in and listen to Tita as she proclaimed the word of God and her prayer and scripture at the end was most touching.
  12. [R54] 5/5 · US All Praise to the Most High! H.I.M.: Shout out to Bando’s Mystery School. More than a prophet Movement. More than a profit ministry. We are Higher Minds Where you Dig you will Find. Let all those with eyes see and all those with ears hear! JAH RASTAFARI!!!!
  13. [R26] 5/5 · US Content creator: 💯
  14. [R95] 5/5 · US Best Content Creator App: Uncut
  15. [R82] 5/5 · US This App Has Potential for Improvement: this app does need some versatility to it. Where you can you add different features to it. For example; lock room features, people can lock their room & only allow certain individuals to join in the room, next would be adding a feature where we could turn on our cameras while being actively in the room. We can turn them on and off. Third, screen share featur
  16. [R64] 4/5 · US Losing popularity: It lost popularity after the pandemic.
  17. [R293] 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
  18. [R6] 1/5 · US Hate new update: Can’t see live rooms
  19. [R7] 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
  20. [R9] 1/5 · US No rooms: I can’t enter any rooms.
  21. [R10] 1/5 · US Clubhouse: some thing wron i can not see the hallways
  22. [R15] 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
  23. [R36] 5/5 · US Getting code: Its difficult for us to receive the code
  24. [R44] 1/5 · US No confirmation code: If you are in Africa they will never send you confirmation code and you will be unable to login.. the app was great but you fan not login if you logout accidentally.
  25. [R47] 2/5 · US Can’t log in: I deleted the app for a bit, and now when I try to log in the code won’t send
  26. [R41] 1/5 · US The app doesn’t stand on their own policies: Clubhouse allows harassment of all kinds , doxing, violence, illegal sales I have reported users for using the app to sell sex drug among other things be very careful about what rooms you go in
  27. [R45] 1/5 · US Stalkers Galore. Unsafe.: Stalker app that attracts degenerates. The company sells user data. I miss the Clubhouse of yesteryear. Also, I’ve noticed that this app seems to discourage safety. Be careful.
  28. [R46] 1/5 · US MAJOR SAFETY FLAW: Web Listening feature facilitating stalking: The new "Listening on the Web" feature has created a dangerous loophole for stalkers. Users are being tracked by accounts that cannot be removed or blocked effectively. Even worse, people are using this feature to type and share personal private information (PII) in real-time. Clubhouse needs to prioritize user safety over web reach a
  29. [R48] 1/5 · US Doxing and Harassment: This app allows Doxing harassment, bullying, and endangerment to minors
  30. [R5] 2/5 · US Boring: After doing so much damage to the apps features it’s pretty boring now
  31. [R42] 4/5 · US CHANGED THE UPDATE!!!!!: I honestly don’t see the point of the recent app update, it was working perfectly fine before. If the update were reverted, I believe a lot more people would return to the app, and the ratings would start improving again. It would be great to see a camera or video feature added so users can actually see each other’s faces. That said, I think the highlights should stay, as t
  32. [R138] 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?
  33. [R220] 3/5 · US Concerning issue: I enjoy using the Clubhouse app and appreciate its unique features, but I’ve been facing some significant issues. Every time I use the app, my iPhone heats up noticeably, even after short periods of use. On top of that, it drains my battery unusually fast compared to other apps. This makes it inconvenient to use for extended conversations, especially on the go. I hope the develop
  34. [R244] 3/5 · US iPhone battery consumption: Today is February 2,2025. I have noticed that the app recently started to consume more than battery juice more than usual. Please fix this issue. Thank you

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store