Comparison

AnyDesk Remote Desktop vs AMD Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Access and control your computers remotely from any location. This secure and reliable software offers high performance and low latency, suitable for IT professionals and personal users alike. It's designed for seamless connections, whether for work, study, or support.

Highlights
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Secure and reliable connections
  • High performance and low latency
  • Ad-free for personal use
  • Banking-standard encryption
  • On-Premises or Cloud deployment
Features
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Powerful Remote Assistance Software. Whether you're in the office next door or on the other side of the world, remote access via AnyDesk makes the connection possible. Secure and reliable, for IT professionals as well as private users. AnyDesk is ad-free and free for personal use. Whether you're in IT support, working from home, or a student studying remotely, AnyDesk's remote desktop software has a solution for you, allowing you to connect to remote devices securely and seamlessly. Quick Start Guide 1. Install and launch AnyDesk on both devices. 2. Enter the AnyDesk-ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Confirm the access request on the remote device. 4. Done. You can now control the remote device remotely. Why AnyDesk? - Outstanding performance - Banking-standard encryption - High frame rates, low latency - In the Cloud or On-Premises

About

AMD Link

Stream your PC games to mobile devices, Smart TVs, or other Windows PCs. Enjoy multiplayer gaming across devices, customize streaming hotkeys, and track performance metrics. Connect to an AMD-powered desktop PC from virtually anywhere.

Highlights
  • Stream PC games to mobile devices
  • Cross-device multiplayer gaming
  • Customize streaming hotkeys
  • Track performance metrics
  • Voice recognition controls
  • Connect to AMD-powered PCs
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The AMD Link app is the ultimate way to play your games virtually anywhere. Designed with today’s socially-connected, mobile-first world in mind—and with the gamer at its center—the ground-breaking AMD Link app introduces the ability to stream your AMD powered PC to a mobile device, Smart TV or Windows device powered by Radeon™ graphics. AMD Link allows you to game virtually anywhere, use voice recognition controls and even track performance metrics.¹ Why gamers love AMD Link: 1. AMD Link enables gamers to enjoy 4-way multiplayer games across various devices be it a TV, phone, tablet, or PC. Even better, AMD Link is available across both AMD and non-AMD platforms, providing full compatibility for anyone who wants to connect their device to an AMD-powered desktop PC. Enjoy the possibilities of playing with family and friends virtually wherever you are. 2. Customize hotkeys with AMD Link to level up your streaming game. Be it switching scenes, taking a screenshot, creating an instant replay or anything in between, enjoy complete control over your streaming all in AMD Link. Note: AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ 23.2.1 or newer. Endnotes: 1. AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.2.1 or newer. Game streaming on phone or tablet devices require iOS 14 and greater, anywhere there is a high speed internet connection. For TV support, Apple TV 4K running tvOS 15.x and greater required. Streaming at 4K requires 4K capable streaming hardware and is compatible with: AMD Polaris-based Radeon™ RX 400 series discrete graphics and newer. Graphics card must support hardware encoding for host capabilities to function. Supports Windows 10/11. Link Game requires an internet connection. Controllers must be compatible with selected game and headset, please consult vendor for compatibility information GD-159 2. Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176

Screenshots

AnyDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
AMD Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AnyDesk Remote Desktop at 4.5 against AMD Link's 2.4. AnyDesk Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 52) and review sentiment (43% vs 24%). AMD Link's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AnyDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyDesk Remote Desktop has 28K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of AnyDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 24% of AMD Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 months, AMD Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AnyDesk Remote Desktop versus AMD Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyDesk Remote DesktopAMD Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28K ratings) — better2.4 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews42.8% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better52
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnyDesk Software GmbHAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)

Customer experience

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings28,184 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews1,725 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative48.3%

AMD Link

All ratings50 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative62.0%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative63.6%

User reviews

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful remote control
  • 💡 Versatile for personal and business use
  • 👍 Well-designed app
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Reliable remote desktop experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🔒 Concerns about scammers using the app
  • 👎 Difficult to use, especially on mobile
  • 🐛 Buggy keyboard functionality
  • 🔒 Potential security risks if misused

AMD Link

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 👍 Useful performance metrics
  • 💡 Ability to stream games to mobile
  • 🚀 Slick interface design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔒 Unstable connection and security issues
  • 🔋 High resource consumption on mobile
  • 👎 Poor controller support

Bugs and requests

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cursor control issues
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Unexpected disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved support for external monitors on iPad
  • More user-friendly interface, especially on mobile
  • Stronger security measures to prevent misuse

AMD Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Metrics not displaying properly
  • App crashing on launch for some devices
  • Compatibility issues with certain PC configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add CPU temperature monitoring
  • Allow saving captured media to device
  • Improve automatic reconnection after app close
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyDesk Remote Desktop free?
AnyDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AnyDesk Remote Desktop or AMD Link?
AnyDesk Remote Desktop is rated higher. AnyDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while AMD Link averages 2.4 from 52 ratings.
Do AnyDesk Remote Desktop or AMD Link have ads?
Neither AnyDesk Remote Desktop nor AMD Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyDesk Remote Desktop or AMD Link?
AnyDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 months, and AMD Link every 2 months. Most recently, AnyDesk Remote Desktop was updated on November 1, 2026 and AMD Link on October 22, 2026.

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