# Steamlinx vs Tonal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tonal at 72% against Steamlinx's 4%. Tonal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Steamlinx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Tonal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonal has 11K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Steamlinx's written reviews are positive against 72% of Tonal's.

Steamlinx ships an update every 4 months, Tonal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steamlinx | Tonal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamlinx/id1254150503/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonal/id1437460744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 55 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sussman Automatic Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/909344542) | [Tonal Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437460743) |

## What reviewers say

### Steamlinx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamlinx/id1254150503)

Control your MrSteam steam shower remotely from your mobile device. Easily turn the shower on or off, and set your desired temperature and duration for a perfectly prepared experience.

**Highlights:** Remote steam shower control, On/Off functionality, Temperature setting, Duration setting, Compatibility with all MrSteam controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Consistently buggy and non-functional
- 💤 Extremely limited functionality
- ⏱️ Significant lag and delays
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Fails to connect to steam unit
- Controls do not consistently work as expected

**Requested features**

- Integrate with smart home features (music, lighting, etc.)
- Provide more granular control over steam settings
- Improve responsiveness and reliability of the app


### Tonal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonal/id1437460744)

This app offers a smart home gym and personal trainer experience with adaptive digital weight and expert coaching. It provides structured programs, progress tracking, and a variety of on-the-go workouts, allowing users to customize their fitness routines and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Adaptive digital weight workouts, Expert coach-led programs, Progress tracking by muscle group, Hundreds of on-the-go workouts, Customizable workout creation, Community motivation features, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and effective workouts
- 👍 Variety of workouts and programs
- 🚀 Convenient home gym experience
- 👍 Motivating and engaging coaches
- 👍 Comprehensive fitness tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and syncing issues
- 💡 Lack of personalization options
- 💡 Limited custom workout capabilities
- 💡 Lack of language and accessibility options
- 🔒 Facebook integration required for profile photo

**Reported bugs**

- Membership activation and login issues
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Syncing problems with Apple Health and other devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar function to plan workouts
- Ability to track and filter custom workouts
- Customizable movement options and exercise libraries
- Injury/condition-specific workout recommendations
- Ability to use without subscription or disable features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steamlinx free?

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

### Is Tonal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steamlinx or Tonal?

Tonal is rated higher. Steamlinx averages 1.1 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Tonal averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Steamlinx or Tonal have ads?

Neither Steamlinx nor Tonal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steamlinx or Tonal?

Steamlinx ships an update every 4 months, and Tonal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steamlinx was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tonal on November 12, 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.*