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Steam Mobile App Review: Store Access and Security for iOS

by Valve

2.6
IOSEntertainment
Valve's Steam Mobile app provides iOS users with remote access to Steam's game store and security features. The application enables mobile game purchases, sale notifications, and two-factor authentication for PC gamers on the move.

Detailed Review

The Steam Mobile application serves as Valve's official iOS companion to its dominant PC gaming platform, providing limited but critical functionality for gamers separated from their primary gaming devices. This mobile extension focuses primarily on store access and account security rather than game streaming or social features, positioning itself as a utility rather than a comprehensive gaming platform. The application's core functionality revolves around two main components: store browsing/purchasing and Steam Guard security. Users can browse the entire Steam catalog, complete purchases during sales events, and receive push notifications for price drops. The security suite includes two-factor authentication through QR code scanning for computer logins and account protection features that have become essential given Steam's massive user base and frequent targeting by malicious actors. User experience reflects a functional rather than polished approach, with an interface that mirrors the desktop client's utilitarian design. Navigation remains straightforward for existing Steam users, though the mobile adaptation sometimes feels like a scaled-down website rather than a native iOS application. Real-world usage patterns show most users engaging with the app briefly for purchase verification, sale browsing during commute times, or authorizing new device logins rather than extended browsing sessions. User feedback trends indicate appreciation for specific functionalities while acknowledging limitations. Multiple reviews from September 2025 highlight the app's value for remote purchases, with Double-Barrel-Darrell noting it's 'Great for catching a sale on games if away from computer' (2025-09-01). $MiHGA$'s review clarifies the app's scope: 'Only for downloading games and notifications for when on sale Not for playing games' (2025-09-04), while Supavlad appreciates access to 'downloads and friends' (2025-09-03). These patterns suggest users understand the app's narrow but useful purpose. The application delivers undeniable value for its specific use cases but suffers from limited ambition compared to mobile gaming platforms. Strengths include reliable two-factor authentication and emergency purchase capability during sales events. Limitations encompass minimal social features, no streaming capabilities, and interface elements that feel dated. The app serves dedicated Steam users who need mobile store access or enhanced security rather than those seeking comprehensive mobile gaming experiences.

Key Features

  • Mobile store browsing enables users to explore and purchase Steam games remotely, ensuring never missing limited-time sales events
  • QR code sign-in functionality allows secure computer authentication through two-factor verification via mobile device scanning
  • Steam Guard security system provides two-factor authentication protecting accounts from unauthorized access attempts
  • Push notification system alerts users about game discounts, new releases, and security-related account activities
  • Remote download management lets users initiate game installations on their home PC while away from their computer

Why Users Love It

Reliable two-factor authentication
Remote purchase capability

Perfect for: Dedicated Steam users requiring mobile store access and security

Screenshots

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Ranking History

Track Steam Mobile's performance in Entertainment over the last 30 days

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Current Rank

#29

6 from last week

Best Rank

#20

All-time high

Average Rank

#25

30-day average

User Reviews

Likestofart657493
Oct 29, 2025

The app is great for browsing games & checking out the VERY frequent discount events, especially useful if you’re out and about and it’s the last day for a sale on the game you’ve been eyeballing for months hoping to snag for a discount. The negative reviews are a bit overdramatic this app is mainly for browsing for games and checking out game related events and/or deals, what was everybody expecting or wanting? Lol steam employees will bend over backwards for their customers satisfaction the least we could do is leave a decent review on their app lol. Seriously! Excessive Criticism. The app is great for browsing games & checking out the VERY frequent discount events, especially useful if you’re out and about and it’s the last day for a sale on the game you’ve been eyeballing for months hoping to snag for a discount. The negative reviews are a bit overdramatic this app is mainly for browsing for games and checking out game related events and/or deals, what was everybody expecting or wanting? Lolsteam employees will bend over backwards for their customers satisfaction the least we could do is leave a decent review on their app lol. Seriously!

tanliri
Oct 11, 2025

if u qr code doesn’t work, just log out and log in to your account on your phone. it worked for me. ios. QR CODE. if u qr code doesn’t work, just log out and log in to your account on your phone. it worked for me. ios.

Because of a ad
Oct 11, 2025

When I try to do this thing that it wants me to download it on the mobile I already have the game or I say app it didn’t let me play the game plz fix this bug developer before everybody encounters it issue When I try to do this thing that it wants me to download it on the mobile I already have the game or I say app it didn’t let me play the game plz fix this bug developer before everybody encounters it

DarkWolf_2007
Oct 14, 2025

I wish we were allowed to upload our own personal customs profiles on steam but I understand it would eliminate the use of having a point shop but I’ll be honest there’s nothing really interesting about the pfp in point shop but the app overall is very useful and easy to manage so 5 stars Only thing I want I wish we were allowed to upload our own personal customs profiles on steam but I understand it would eliminate the use of having a point shop but I’ll be honest there’s nothing really interesting about the pfp in point shop but the app overall is very useful and easy to manage so 5 stars

Hungy for Brekky
Oct 18, 2025

How else would a game that needs a 12+ Gb GPU going to run on an iPhone? Heck even a bog standard iMac with 10 neutral cores (which is shared with the CPU) can't run most games on Steam. Didn't anyone read the system requirements on a particular games page to see that iOS and Android are never listed? Intelligence is like a balancing scale. Human intelligence is declining whilst Artificial Intelligence is growing. You do know Steam is a client for PC, right? How else would a game that needs a 12+ Gb GPU going to run on an iPhone? Heck even a bog standard iMac with 10 neutral cores (which is shared with the CPU) can't run most games on Steam. Didn't anyone read the system requirements on a particular games page to see that iOS and Android are never listed?Intelligence is like a balancing scale.Human intelligence is declining whilst Artificial Intelligence is growing.

App Details

Developer

Valve

Platform

ios

Rating

2.6

Last Updated

12/7/2025