# Steam Link vs Villain Smash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Link at none against Villain Smash's 1. Steam Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Villain Smash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Villain Smash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Villain Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Cookies Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886884044) |

## 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


### Villain Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/villain-smash/id6800432921)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Tier | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is Villain Smash free?

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

### Do Steam Link or Villain Smash have ads?

Villain Smash shows ads; Steam Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Villain Smash?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Villain Smash every 2 months. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on November 13, 2026 and Villain Smash on November 10, 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.*