# Steam Link vs Moonlight

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against Moonlight's $0.99. Steam Link also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 3) and device support (6 vs 4). Moonlight's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Steam Link is free to download; Moonlight costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Moonlight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Moonlight every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Moonlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight/id1587249034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Daniil Vinogradov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337151805) |

## 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


### Moonlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight/id1587249034)

Stream PC games to your mobile devices with enhanced features like a virtual keyboard and gamepad-to-mouse input. Requires a gamepad and PC-side streaming software for hosting.

**Highlights:** Open-source and free, Stream games from any store, Up to 4K 120 FPS streaming, Virtual keyboard and gamepad-to-mouse input, Bluetooth controller support, Local co-op with multiple controllers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is Moonlight free?

Moonlight costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Moonlight is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Moonlight averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Moonlight have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor Moonlight shows ads.

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

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moonlight every 10 days. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 15, 2026 and Moonlight on October 9, 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.*