# Steamlinx vs Virtual View AR by Hot Spring

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steamlinx | Virtual View AR by Hot Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamlinx/id1254150503/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-view-ar-by-hot-spring/id1564145740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sussman Automatic Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/909344542) | [Watkins Manufacturing Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/662341471) |

## 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


### Virtual View AR by Hot Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-view-ar-by-hot-spring/id1564145740)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steamlinx free?

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

### Is Virtual View AR by Hot Spring free?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring is rated higher. Steamlinx averages 1.1 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Virtual View AR by Hot Spring averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring have ads?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring shows ads; Steamlinx does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steamlinx or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?

Steamlinx ships an update every 4 months, and Virtual View AR by Hot Spring every 3 months. Most recently, Steamlinx was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virtual View AR by Hot Spring on November 3, 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.*