Steamlinx vs Virtual View AR by Hot Spring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steamlinx
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.
- Remote steam shower control
- On/Off functionality
- Temperature setting
- Duration setting
- Compatibility with all MrSteam controls
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SteamLinx enables you to control your MrSteam steam shower from your mobile device. Turn your MrSteam steam shower on or off and set the temperature and duration so that your steam shower will be ready when you are. Works with ALL MrSteam Steam Shower controls, including: iSteam3, AirTempo, iTempo and iTempoPlus Controls.
Virtual View AR by Hot Spring
Visualize spa models in 3D within your own space before purchasing. Browse, compare, and shop from anywhere, sending favorites directly to a dealer. Find your ideal hot tub with augmented reality.
- View spa models in 3D
- Visualize fit in your space
- Browse and compare models
- Shop anytime, anywhere
- Send favorites to dealer
- Find your perfect spa
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Take out the guesswork from choosing your perfect spa by visualizing how it will look in any space you choose - before you buy. With Virtual View™ AR by Hot Spring you can: • View any spa model in 3D • See how it fits in your space • Browse and compare • Shop anywhere, anytime • Send your favorites to your dealer • Find your perfect spa
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual View AR by Hot Spring at 100% against Steamlinx's 4%. Virtual View AR by Hot Spring also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.1). Steamlinx's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (204 vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtual View AR by Hot Spring holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steamlinx has 204 ratings behind it against 13, 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 100% of Virtual View AR by Hot Spring's.
Steamlinx ships an update every 4 months, Virtual View AR by Hot Spring every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steamlinx | Virtual View AR by Hot Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.1 (204 ratings) | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sussman Automatic Corp | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation |
Customer experience
Steamlinx
Virtual View AR by Hot Spring
Bugs and requests
Steamlinx
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Fails to connect to steam unit
- Controls do not consistently work as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with smart home features (music, lighting, etc.)
- Provide more granular control over steam settings
- Improve responsiveness and reliability of the app
Virtual View AR by Hot Spring
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Steamlinx
No in-app purchases
Virtual View AR by Hot Spring
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Steamlinx free?
Is Virtual View AR by Hot Spring free?
Which has better reviews, Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?
Do Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring have ads?
Which is updated more often, Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?
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