# Solid Metal Gear vs Steam Link

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solid Metal Gear at 100% against Steam Link's 43%. Solid Metal Gear also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Steam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3K vs 17). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solid Metal Gear sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solid Metal Gear holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Solid Metal Gear's written reviews are positive against 43% of Steam Link's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solid Metal Gear | Steam Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-metal-gear/id1178520377/reviews)** | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adam Irvine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149390487) | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) |

## What reviewers say

### Solid Metal Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-metal-gear/id1178520377)

Control a metal gear by sliding your finger across the screen. Navigate through darkness and avoid obstacles to progress. A simple yet challenging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Finger slide controls, Obstacle avoidance, Darkness navigation, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Steam Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solid Metal Gear free?

Solid Metal Gear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steam Link free?

Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solid Metal Gear or Steam Link?

Solid Metal Gear is rated higher. Solid Metal Gear averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Steam Link averages 3.3 from 3K ratings.

### Do Solid Metal Gear or Steam Link have ads?

Neither Solid Metal Gear nor Steam Link shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*