# Steam Link vs Ballino

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against Ballino's $1.99. Steam Link also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2) and device support (6 vs 4). Ballino's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Steam Link is free to download; Ballino costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ballino 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Ballino |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballino/id6754536617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [Douglas Applewhite](https://appshunter.io/developer/414602150) |

## 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


### Ballino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballino/id6754536617)

A brick-breaking game where careful aiming and collecting more balls create powerful chains. Master new challenges, compete on leaderboards, or create custom games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball collection for chain reactions, Multiple new game modes, Global leaderboards for competition, Custom game creation, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Ballino free?

Ballino costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ballino is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Ballino averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Ballino have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor Ballino shows ads.

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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.*