Comparison

AMD Link vs MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

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

Head to head

AMD Link

Radeon™ GPU mobile app

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.452 ratingsView app →

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.4260 ratingsView 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

About

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

Control and monitor your MSI PC or laptop from your mobile device. View system performance, customize your PC's environment and profiles, and remotely adjust LED lighting effects.

Highlights

Monitor system parameters
Personalize PC environment
Create custom profiles
Remotely adjust LED lighting
Connect PC/NB to mobile

Features

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Connect MSI PC/NB with your mobile device and enjoy the following benefits : o Show system parameters on your mobile devices. o Personalize your PC environment and profiles. o Remotely adjust LED lighting on your PC/NB. Please make sure Dragon Center 2.0 has been installed on your MSI PC before using this App.

Screenshots

AMD Link4 screens

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 at 4.4 against AMD Link's 2.4. MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 24%) and ratings volume (260 vs 52). AMD Link's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 has 260 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of AMD Link's written reviews are positive against 43% of MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

AMD Link versus MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	AMD Link	MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.4 (52 ratings)	4.4 (260 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	23.8% of reviews	43.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	52	260 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	10.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)	Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

AMD Link

All ratings50 ratings

Positive34.0%

Neutral4.0%

Negative62.0%

Written reviews332 reviews

Positive23.8%

Neutral12.7%

Negative63.6%

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

All ratings259 ratings

Positive86.1%

Neutral4.6%

Negative9.3%

Written reviews113 reviews

Positive43.4%

Neutral8.8%

Negative47.8%

User reviews

AMD Link

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

🚀 Convenient remote monitoring
👍 Useful performance metrics
💡 Ability to stream games to mobile
🚀 Slick interface design

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
🔒 Unstable connection and security issues
🔋 High resource consumption on mobile
👎 Poor controller support

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Good app for monitoring
👍 Convenient for managing settings
👍 Useful for checking specs
👍 Works well with MSI laptops
👍 Good for lazy users

Room to improve

🐛 QR code not scanning
🐛 IP connection issues
🐛 App not connecting
🐛 Incompatible with older versions
🐛 Missing features

Bugs and 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

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

Reported bugs

56 issues

QR code not scanning
IP address not working
Connection errors
App requires update to 2.2.x but no update available
Mobile Center not found in desktop app

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Inaccurate CPU temperature readings (255 degrees Celsius)
Fan speed not changing
Some parameters show N/A
App language is Russian and cannot be changed
Master LED shows device not supported
Does not show CPU frequency
FPS indicator always at zero
Screen profile changes not working correctly
App shuts down on iPhone 6 after tweaks
Cannot connect to GL63 8RC
Windows firewall needs to be turned off
App asks to update to 2.2.x but current version is already the latest
QR code reader in the app doesn't work
Cannot manually enter IP address with dots
Sound settings cause speaker to stop working
Helps section not working (page not found error)
Cannot find where to enable 'mobile center' in PC version
App is not compatible with latest Dragon Center versions
QR code is not implanted in Dragon Center 2.0
Computer not visible
Connection fails
App crashes
Inaccurate readings
Drops connection frequently
App is not usable
Cannot link mobile to PC
QR code not scanning
IP connection issues
App not connecting
Incompatible with older versions
Missing features
No support for older models
Requires manual updates
App shuts down frequently
Useless app
Can't find Mobile Center
Not working for iPhone 6
Requires version 2.2.x
Constant update prompts
App is not usable
Cannot link mobile to PC
QR code not implanted
Computer not visible
Connection fails
Bad service for expensive product
Nothing works
Horrible experience
Doesn't scan QR code
IP not working
Kh quét được mã qr
Не работает

Requested features

15 requests

Add more functionalities
More settings options
Teach connection steps
Add music control (play, pause, skip)
Add feature to change Steel Series keyboard Lights

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Add option to stay awake
Add ability to change specific functions in any profile
Add feature for fans to spin in opposite direction
Add option to choose power scheme
Add feature to see computer configuration
Add feature to turn off PC remotely
Add feature to open laptop camera remotely
Add support for GS63 7RD
Add LED Wizard
Add more explanations for choices

In-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

None

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMD Link free?

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

Is MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 free?

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, AMD Link or MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0?

MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 is rated higher. AMD Link averages 2.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 averages 4.4 from 260 ratings.

Do AMD Link or MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 have ads?

Neither AMD Link nor MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, AMD Link or MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0?

AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, and MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 every 3 months. Most recently, AMD Link was updated on October 22, 2026 and MSI Dragon Dashboard 2.0 on October 21, 2026.