Comparison

Steam Link vs COLTRAIN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steam Link

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
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The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Just pair an MFI or Steam controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games. Requirements: * iPhone or iPad using iOS 11.0 or higher * Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux * iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam For best performance: * Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router * Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network * Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router

About

COLTRAIN

Features
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Vous êtes au commande d'un train qui doit éviter ou provoquer des collisions avec d'autres trains. Vous ne pouvez jouer que sur sa vitesse et la direction droite gauche de tous les aiguillages. Des missions simples mais pleines de surprises ...

Screenshots

Steam Link4 screens
COLTRAIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against COLTRAIN's $0.99. Steam Link also leads on device support (6 vs 2). COLTRAIN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Link ships an update monthly, COLTRAIN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steam Link versus COLTRAIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam LinkCOLTRAIN
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.3 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperValvejean luc MEDINA

Bugs and requests

Steam Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Audio issues and sound problems
  • Controller mapping and input problems
  • Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow playing games with PC off
  • Add remote access and PC control features
  • Improve touch screen controls and customization
  • Expand device compatibility

COLTRAIN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steam Link

No in-app purchases

None

COLTRAIN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COLTRAIN free?
COLTRAIN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steam Link or COLTRAIN have ads?
Neither Steam Link nor COLTRAIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Link or COLTRAIN?
Steam Link ships an update monthly, and COLTRAIN every 3 days. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 14, 2026 and COLTRAIN on October 10, 2026.

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