# Steam Link vs Freelook Head Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freelook Head Tracker at 86% against Steam Link's 43%. Freelook Head Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Steam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Freelook Head Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 86% of Freelook Head Tracker's.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Freelook Head Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Freelook Head Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freelook-head-tracker/id1568984664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Jung Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568984666) |

## 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


### Freelook Head Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freelook-head-tracker/id1568984664)

Control your game's camera hands-free using your device's front-facing camera. This app works with desktop software to enable free look functionality in simulation games. An ad-supported free version is available, with an ad-free pro upgrade for newer devices.

**Highlights:** Hands-free camera control, Opentrack integration, Supports 120fps, USB connection, Keyboard shortcuts, Dark mode, Gesture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is Freelook Head Tracker free?

Freelook Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Freelook Head Tracker?

Freelook Head Tracker is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Freelook Head Tracker averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Freelook Head Tracker have ads?

Freelook Head Tracker shows ads; Steam Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Freelook Head Tracker?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Freelook Head Tracker weekly. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 15, 2026 and Freelook Head Tracker on October 8, 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.*