Comparison

AMD Link vs Xtreme Tuner

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

Head to head
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

Xtreme Tuner

Easily connect to your GALAX Graphics Card to monitor performance, adjust settings, and overclock. Offers one-click options for beginners and advanced controls for experienced users, with real-time parameter monitoring and RGB effect adjustments.

Highlights
  • Connect via QR code or IP address
  • One-click and advanced overclocking
  • Real-time graphics card monitoring
  • Remote RGB and fan speed control
  • System status snapshot sharing
Features
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[Features] 1. Connect: Connect to your GALAX Graphics Card easily by scanning the QR code in Xtreme Tuner Software , or enter your IP address manually. 2. Overclock: Supports both 1-Click OC for beginners and advanced overclocking for experienced users. 3. Monitor: Wirelessly monitor your GALAX Graphics Card graphics card parameters in real time, supports both vertical and horizontal viewing. 4. Control: Remotely adjust RGB effects and fan speed. 5. Share: Takes a snapshot of your current system status and share your results on your favorite social media platform. [About GALAX] Founded in 1994, GALAXY has built its reputation as the behind-the-scenes designer and manufacturer of many of the most popular OEM-branded graphic card products on the market. We are dedicated to creating a custom user experience and believe that each of our products needs to fit its owner, not the other way around. What we make is not merely the product of focus group tests, but rather the results of observing and honoring the way individuals choose to interact with technology. Since 2000 we have introduced numerous critically-acclaimed product series, "Hall of Fame" The aim of HOF is simple: To make a series of graphics cards with the best components available that is able to enter the 3DMark Hall Of Fame. [Tag] 1-Click OC; System monitor; RGB; Fan; GALAX, Xtreme Tuner; XT; What’s your Game; HOF; Hall Of Fame

Screenshots

AMD Link4 screens
Xtreme Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AMD Link at 2.4 against Xtreme Tuner's 2.0. AMD Link also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Xtreme Tuner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 23% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, Xtreme Tuner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AMD Link versus Xtreme Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMD LinkXtreme Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (52 ratings) — better2.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)Galaxy Microsystems Ltd.

Customer experience

AMD Link

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

Xtreme Tuner

All ratings23 ratings
Positive21.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative73.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.7%

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

Xtreme Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

None

Xtreme Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xtreme Tuner free?
Xtreme Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AMD Link or Xtreme Tuner?
AMD Link is rated higher. AMD Link averages 2.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Xtreme Tuner averages 2.0 from 23 ratings.
Do AMD Link or Xtreme Tuner have ads?
Neither AMD Link nor Xtreme Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AMD Link or Xtreme Tuner?
AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, and Xtreme Tuner every 5 months. Most recently, AMD Link was updated on October 21, 2026 and Xtreme Tuner on October 16, 2026.

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