Comparison

TUF Detective 2 vs AMD Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TUF Detective 2

Access detailed system information for your PC through a user-friendly interface, even when your computer is powered off. This free companion app provides comprehensive data at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Detailed system information
  • User-friendly interface
  • Remote access (PC off)
  • Companion app
Features
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A free companion app puts detailed system information and a user-friendly interface at your fingertips–Your PC doesn’t even need to be switched on for you to make use of the app!

About

AMD Link

Stream your PC games to mobile devices, Smart TVs, or other Windows PCs. Enjoy multiplayer gaming across devices, customize streaming hotkeys, and track performance metrics. Connect to an AMD-powered desktop PC from virtually anywhere.

Highlights
  • Stream PC games to mobile devices
  • Cross-device multiplayer gaming
  • Customize streaming hotkeys
  • Track performance metrics
  • Voice recognition controls
  • Connect to AMD-powered PCs
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The AMD Link app is the ultimate way to play your games virtually anywhere. Designed with today’s socially-connected, mobile-first world in mind—and with the gamer at its center—the ground-breaking AMD Link app introduces the ability to stream your AMD powered PC to a mobile device, Smart TV or Windows device powered by Radeon™ graphics. AMD Link allows you to game virtually anywhere, use voice recognition controls and even track performance metrics.¹ Why gamers love AMD Link: 1. AMD Link enables gamers to enjoy 4-way multiplayer games across various devices be it a TV, phone, tablet, or PC. Even better, AMD Link is available across both AMD and non-AMD platforms, providing full compatibility for anyone who wants to connect their device to an AMD-powered desktop PC. Enjoy the possibilities of playing with family and friends virtually wherever you are. 2. Customize hotkeys with AMD Link to level up your streaming game. Be it switching scenes, taking a screenshot, creating an instant replay or anything in between, enjoy complete control over your streaming all in AMD Link. Note: AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ 23.2.1 or newer. Endnotes: 1. AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.2.1 or newer. Game streaming on phone or tablet devices require iOS 14 and greater, anywhere there is a high speed internet connection. For TV support, Apple TV 4K running tvOS 15.x and greater required. Streaming at 4K requires 4K capable streaming hardware and is compatible with: AMD Polaris-based Radeon™ RX 400 series discrete graphics and newer. Graphics card must support hardware encoding for host capabilities to function. Supports Windows 10/11. Link Game requires an internet connection. Controllers must be compatible with selected game and headset, please consult vendor for compatibility information GD-159 2. Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176

Screenshots

TUF Detective 24 screens
AMD Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

TUF Detective 2 and AMD Link both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 24% of AMD Link's written reviews are positive against 8% of TUF Detective 2's. AMD Link also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). TUF Detective 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AMD Link holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMD Link has 52 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of TUF Detective 2's written reviews are positive against 24% of AMD Link's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TUF Detective 2 versus AMD Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTUF Detective 2AMD Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)2.4 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews23.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings752 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTekAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)

Customer experience

TUF Detective 2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

AMD Link

All ratings50 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative62.0%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative63.6%

Bugs and requests

TUF Detective 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AMD Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Metrics not displaying properly
  • App crashing on launch for some devices
  • Compatibility issues with certain PC configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add CPU temperature monitoring
  • Allow saving captured media to device
  • Improve automatic reconnection after app close
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

TUF Detective 2

No in-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TUF Detective 2 free?
TUF Detective 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TUF Detective 2 or AMD Link?
AMD Link is rated higher. TUF Detective 2 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AMD Link averages 2.4 from 52 ratings.
Do TUF Detective 2 or AMD Link have ads?
Neither TUF Detective 2 nor AMD Link shows ads.

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