Blend vs Steam Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blend
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"Blend" is a brand-new block puzzle game that challenges your color-mixing skills and perception! Unlike traditional Tetris, Blend beautifully integrates the concept of color theory (based on the Johannes Itten 12-color wheel) into its core gameplay. Simply master the rules of color mixing to easily get started and enjoy endless blending fun. [Gameplay Rules] - Board Setup: Stack and arrange blocks of various shapes in a 9x9 grid, using the three primary colors (Red, Yellow, and Blue) as your base. - Mix and Match: When stacked blocks blend into a color that matches the level's target, they will be cleared from the board. - Strategy is Key: Keep an eye on the remaining space, place upcoming blocks wisely, achieve level objectives, and aim for the high score! [Key Features] - Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy pure, uninterrupted puzzle-solving without annoying ads. - Play Anywhere: Intuitive controls paired with deep challenges. Includes a real-time auto-save feature so you can pick up right where you left off. - Progressive Difficulty: Levels get trickier as you advance. Can you push your color perception to the limit? - Hidden Challenges: Special hidden missions await! Clear them to claim exciting rewards. - Power-Ups: Utilize 5 unique items to bail you out of tight spots and clear challenging setups. - Global Leaderboards: Challenge friends and compete globally via Game Center support! [Developer's Note] Thank you so much for supporting an indie game developer! Your downloads and ratings are my greatest motivation to keep improving the game.
Steam Link
Play your PC Steam games on your iPhone or iPad. Connect a controller and stream your library wirelessly from your computer to your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite titles on the go with this app.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Link at none against Blend's 3. Steam Link also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Blend sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blend ships an update every 3 months, Steam Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blend | Steam Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chia-Chun Hsieh | Valve |
Bugs and requests
Blend
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Steam Link
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Audio issues and sound problems
- Controller mapping and input problems
- Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies
Requested features
4 requests- Allow playing games with PC off
- Add remote access and PC control features
- Improve touch screen controls and customization
- Expand device compatibility
In-app purchases
Blend
- 100 Gold$0.99
- 250 Gold$1.99
- 550 Gold$2.99
Steam Link
No in-app purchases









