# Steam Link vs PXN MFI Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Steam Link at 3.3 against PXN MFI Tools's 2.8. Steam Link also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 10). PXN MFI Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Steam Link holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 47% of PXN MFI Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, PXN MFI Tools every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | PXN MFI Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxn-mfi-tools/id1435120093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [深圳莱仕达电子科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435120092) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PXN MFI Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxn-mfi-tools/id1435120093)

This application allows users to test the button functionality of MFI certified "speedy" game controllers on iOS devices running iOS 7 and above. It supports a wide range of iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV 4.

**Highlights:** MFI controller testing, Button function verification, iOS 7+ compatibility, Wide device support, Apple TV compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is PXN MFI Tools free?

PXN MFI Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or PXN MFI Tools?

Steam Link is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while PXN MFI Tools averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or PXN MFI Tools have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor PXN MFI Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or PXN MFI Tools?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and PXN MFI Tools every 10 months. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on November 5, 2026 and PXN MFI Tools on November 2, 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.*