# Steam Link vs dublplay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: dublplay at 100% against Steam Link's 43%. dublplay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Steam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. dublplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

dublplay 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. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of dublplay's.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, dublplay every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | dublplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dublplay/id6760209093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [dubllabs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883187508) |

## 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


### dublplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dublplay/id6760209093)

Compete with friends in skill-based games and friendly wagers. The app tracks results and facilitates peer-to-peer settlement via Venmo. An optional Pro subscription offers AI-powered sports analysis for major leagues.

**Highlights:** Challenge friends to skill-based games, Set and track friendly wagers, Peer-to-peer settlement via Venmo, AI-powered sports analysis (Pro), Multiple game genres available, Trivia across various categories

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dublplay VIP | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is dublplay free?

dublplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Do Steam Link or dublplay have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor dublplay shows ads.

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

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and dublplay every 4 months. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 18, 2026 and dublplay 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.*