# In vs Steam Link

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against In's $4.99. Steam Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3K vs 131). In's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Steam Link is free to download; In costs $4.99 up front. In sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

In holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of In's written reviews are positive against 43% of Steam Link's.

In ships an update every 3 months, Steam Link monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | In | Steam Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-assistant/id1180642964/reviews)** | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) |

## What reviewers say

### In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-assistant/id1180642964)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your mobile flight simulation with realistic co-pilot voice callouts and automated warnings. This add-on provides takeoff, speed, and configuration confirmations, along with advanced GPWS alerts and runway advisories for a more immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Co-pilot voice callouts, Takeoff and speed warnings, Flap and gear confirmations, Automated GPWS warnings, Runway awareness advisories, Passenger announcements (IAP), Simplified VNAV system (IAP)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Commands | $4.99 | one-time |
| GPWS Warnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Announcements | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAAS - Runway Advisory System | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best GPWS callouts & everything else
- 👍 Great app for flight simmers
- 🚀 Increased realism
- 👍 Awesome app!
- 👍 Highly improved realism in Infinite Flight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive add-ons
- 🐛 Flaps call issue in IOS
- 🐛 Audio issues
- 💰 TO EXPENSIVE
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Passenger pack doesn't recognize when on the runway
- Cannot restore in-app purchases
- Voice commands not working
- Continuous flaps callout repetition after update

**Requested features**

- More Landing Comments from FO
- TCAS
- Customizable in-flight announcements
- Takeoff thrust set, indication's normal
- Meal service announcement for long haul flights


### 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 In free?

In costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Which has better reviews, In or Steam Link?

In is rated higher. In averages 4.1 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Steam Link averages 3.3 from 3K ratings.

### Do In or Steam Link have ads?

Neither In nor Steam Link shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, In or Steam Link?

In ships an update every 3 months, and Steam Link monthly. Most recently, In was updated on September 26, 2026 and Steam Link on September 26, 2026.

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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.*