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EA app vs Steam: catalog facts
EA app	Steam
Free Free to download; games are purchased or subscribed to separately.	Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Required and official access point for EA's game catalog Available on both Windows and macOS	Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games
Tied to EA's own storefront rather than a universal library Another launcher to keep updated alongside others	Requires a Steam account Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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