# Steam Link — Stream Your Steam Library

> Stream your Steam game library from PC to iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Valve.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 2,973 App Store ratings · 1,591 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, American English, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Indonesian, Latin American Spanish and 17 more
- Released: 2019-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews.md

## What is Steam Link?

The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Just pair an MFI or Steam controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games.

Requirements:
* iPhone or iPad using iOS 11.0 or higher
* Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux
* iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam

For best performance:
* Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router
* Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network
* Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router

## Key features

- Stream Steam library to mobile
- Use MFI or Steam controllers
- Play on iPhone or iPad
- Requires iOS 11.0+
- Connect to PC on same network

## What do users think of Steam Link?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
- 👍 Works well with controllers
- 🔥 Allows playing PC games on the go
- 💡 Versatile and convenient

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires PC to be on and connected
- 🔍 Limited touch controls
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Audio issues and sound problems
- Controller mapping and input problems
- Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies

**Most requested features**

- Allow playing games with PC off
- Add remote access and PC control features
- Improve touch screen controls and customization
- Expand device compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,591)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Steam

*2026-08-25, version 1.3.32*

Steam

### 1/5 — S L O W

*2026-08-14, version 1.3.32*

Slow, choppy and unresponsive.

### 4/5 — Please add support for SteamVR!

*2026-08-13, version 1.3.32*

This app works really well. One thing I will say is that latency is not quite good enough for first person shooters, but for other genres, it works pretty well. I would definitely recommend trying this out if you have a gaming PC it opens up a whole world of opportunities for games on the headset.

### 1/5 — Never connects on first try

*2026-08-06, version 1.3.32*

Every time I try to you the app, I need to reboot my computer and restart Steam or it won’t connect.

### 5/5 — Works near flawlessly

*2026-08-03, version 1.3.32*

Of course the computer needs to be on lol. It does suck that there isn’t a way to turn on your pc remotely but you really just have to think ahead. Are you gonna want to play pc games on your phone in the next few hours? Call someone who lives at your house or turn off your PCs auto turn off timer 🤷🏻‍♂️

### 5/5 — VR support

*2026-07-30, version 1.3.32*

C’mon fellas, apple already did the foveated streaming protocol. Ask them kindly for the ARKit face tracking implementation and let the legend come to life.

### 4/5 — Bom app! Mas…

*2026-07-28*

Seria perfeito se não precisasse ambos os aparelhos estar na mesma rede wi-fi para usar!

### 1/5 — 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

*2026-07-22, version 1.3.32*

well... My gosh My Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS (host) stereaming to iPad Raft by Axolot Games kept CRASHING! im never using it

### 1/5 — Epilepsy WARNING

*2026-07-19, version 1.3.32*

Does not work properly and flickers

### 4/5 — Better than expected

*2026-07-16, version 1.3.32*

Valve have been updating this and it works pretty well with the virtual display installed. Now that its competitors are barely updated, valve is starting to take the lead.

## Frequently asked questions about Steam Link

### What does the Steam Link app do?

The Steam Link app allows you to stream your existing Steam game library from your computer to your iPhone or iPad. You can play your PC games on your mobile device by connecting a compatible controller.

### What are the requirements to use Steam Link?

You need an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11.0 or higher, a computer running Steam (Windows, Mac, or Linux), and both your iOS device and computer must be on the same local network.

### Is the Steam Link app free to use?

Yes, the Steam Link app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application.

### How can I get the best performance with Steam Link?

For optimal performance, it is recommended to connect your computer via Ethernet to a 5GHz WiFi router. Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network and keep it within a reasonable range of the router.

### What kind of controllers can I use with Steam Link?

You can use an MFI (Made for iPhone/iPad) controller or a Steam controller with the Steam Link app. These controllers can be paired with your iOS device to control your games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.32 — 2026-07-14

* Added 59.94 FPS as an available framerate limit
* Reduced frame drops when the framerate limit is set to automatic
* Fixed overloading the client video decoder when unlimited bandwidth is enabled

### 1.3.31 — 2026-06-15

* Added a 100 Mbit/s bandwidth option
* The "Unlimited" bandwidth option allows adaptive bitrate up to 250 MBit/s when connecting to Steam beta dated June 10th or newer
* The enhanced quality presets have unlimited bandwidth

### 1.3.30 — 2026-05-29

* Added a button to toggle the performance graph in the streaming overlay
* Added a streaming setting to show/hide game shortcuts on the main screen

### 1.3.29 — 2026-05-18

* Added gyro support for DualShock and DualSense controllers
* Audio from other applications is no longer reduced in volume

### 1.3.28 — 2026-05-15

* Added the ability to specify exact values for streaming bitrate, framerate, and resolution in the streaming settings
* Fixed a hang in streaming settings if the microphone isn't available

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