Comparison

Steam Link vs peelz

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

peelz

Features
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Connect Deeper with peel. Tired of small talk? peel is the ultimate conversation card game designed to help you bypass the surface and discover the rich, untold stories of the people in your life. Whether you’re on a date night, hanging out with lifelong friends, or spending time with family, peel provides the perfect prompts to spark meaningful, vulnerable, and unforgettable conversations. How It Works: Simply host a room, share your unique room code, and let the conversation begin. The host guides the journey—swipe right to "Ask" a question that resonates, or swipe left to "Skip" and keep moving. As you play, peel actively tracks your engagement and connection depth! Features Built for Real Connection: Tailored Categories: Choose exactly who you are connecting with. Play with specific decks built for Partners, Friends, or Parents. Choose how real you want to get: Mild: Light, fun, and easy-going icebreakers. Real: Interesting, curious, and slightly more personal. Tough: Highly vulnerable questions for ultimate bonding. Culturally Smart AI Prompts: Peel goes beyond basic translations. Our dynamic AI engine generates punchy, highly relevant questions tailored to the cultural nuances of 6 different languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Hindi). Never See the Same Card Twice: Peel’s smart generation remembers your recent history so the conversation is always fresh, surprising, and completely unique to your current group. Live Game Stats: See how deep your session went! Review your connection depth, check your ask-to-skip ratio, and look back at your recent question history.

Screenshots

Steam Link4 screens
peelz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Steam Link at 6 against peelz's 3. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, peelz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Steam Link versus peelz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam Linkpeelz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperValveValdenor Oliveira

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

peelz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steam Link

No in-app purchases

None

peelz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is peelz free?
peelz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steam Link or peelz have ads?
Neither Steam Link nor peelz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Link or peelz?
Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and peelz fortnightly. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 26, 2026 and peelz on October 2, 2026.

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