# Steam Link vs Jazz Paws

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jazz Paws at 100% against Steam Link's 43%. Jazz Paws also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Steam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jazz Paws sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jazz Paws 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 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 100% of Jazz Paws's.

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Jazz Paws every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Link | Jazz Paws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-paws/id6800594525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Tech TigeR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783983669) |

## 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


### Jazz Paws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-paws/id6800594525)

Embark on a lofi road trip with a five-cat band in this easy-to-play side scroller. Explore diverse California locations, overcome robot enemies, and bring your bandmates home. Enjoy a runner mode for quick, endless play.

**Highlights:** One-thumb controls, Diverse California locations, Unique cat skills, Robot boss battles, Story mode with bandmate arcs, Endless runner mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Will | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kelvin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Andy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Michael | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jason | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jennifer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dianne | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiffany | $0.99 | one-time |
| Katrina | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steam Link free?

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

### Is Jazz Paws free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Jazz Paws?

Jazz Paws is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Jazz Paws averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steam Link or Jazz Paws have ads?

Jazz Paws shows ads; Steam Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Jazz Paws?

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jazz Paws every 2 days. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on October 25, 2026 and Jazz Paws on October 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*