# Steam Link vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against Remote Gamepad's $3.99. Steam Link also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). On review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Steam Link is free to download; Remote Gamepad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Steam Link holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 40% of Remote Gamepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad-idrift/id6757360071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Parth Antala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648952099) |

## 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


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad-idrift/id6757360071)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless game controller for Mac. Enjoy smooth, low-latency input with customizable controls and per-game profiles. Ideal for Mac games that use keyboard and mouse controls, offering a gamepad experience without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Wireless iPhone game controller for Mac, Low-latency input and fast pairing, Dual analog sticks and ABXY buttons, Tap-to-click and mouse-look support, Optional gyro steering, Per-game profiles and custom key mapping, Secure pairing and encrypted sessions

**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 Remote Gamepad free?

Remote Gamepad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Remote Gamepad?

Steam Link is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor Remote Gamepad 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.*