# Steam Link vs Map for SCUM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Link at none against Map for SCUM's 1. Steam Link also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 38) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Map for SCUM's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Steam Link against 3.2 for Map for SCUM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 41% of Map for SCUM's.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Map for SCUM every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Map for SCUM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews)** | [3.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-for-scum/id1438795026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [jim stephens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170169506) |

## 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


### Map for SCUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-for-scum/id1438795026)

Navigate the world of SCUM with this interactive map. Discover key locations like bunkers, caves, and police stations. Customize markers and zoom with ease to find loot or plan meetups.

**Highlights:** Interactive SCUM map, Customizable map markers, Toggle marker visibility, Pinch to zoom, Lists bunkers, caves, police stations, POI, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is Map for SCUM free?

Map for SCUM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Map for SCUM?

Steam Link is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Map for SCUM averages 3.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Map for SCUM have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor Map for SCUM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Map for SCUM?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Map for SCUM every 2 months. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 21, 2026 and Map for SCUM on October 21, 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.*