# Steam Link vs Timeline Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timeline Jam at 100% against Steam Link's 43%. Timeline Jam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Steam Link's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 13) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Timeline Jam 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 13, 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 Timeline Jam's.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Timeline Jam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Timeline Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-jam/id6789643215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Adamant Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307080541) |

## 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


### Timeline Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-jam/id6789643215)

A music and media party game where players guess the release year of songs, movies, or sports highlights. Compete with friends or play solo to build streaks and earn points before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Guess song release years, Movie and sports trivia modes, Party mode for teams, Solo challenge mode, Real song previews, Decade filters, In-game currency

**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 Timeline Jam free?

Timeline Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Timeline Jam?

Timeline Jam is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Timeline Jam averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Timeline Jam have ads?

Neither Steam Link nor Timeline Jam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Timeline Jam?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timeline Jam fortnightly. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 17, 2026 and Timeline Jam on October 14, 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.*