Comparison

AMD Link vs MSI Cloud Center

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

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MSI Cloud Center

Features
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"The MSI Cloud Center allows you to backup, download, and share photos, videos, and any other files between the iPhone and MSI PC. Just one click and it will automatically backup all of your photos & videos to the specific storage you want within a private intranet environment which ensures a safer private cloud environment. You can make these files accessible to your family or team members, or you can also make files as private as you want and you’re the only one who can access them. The decision is in your hands. If you don’t want to backup all of the files on your iPhone, you can select multiple files and upload them to the specific storage you want. You can upload, download, delete or even share the files with your family or team members who have been authorized & logged in with a QR code generated by the MSI Cloud Center, and they will also enjoy the benefit of this private cloud and upload the files to finalize the projects with you. Pair multiple devices at once to share between all of your devices. Key Features: • Backup, download, and share across Windows and iPhone. • Designed a convenient public folder and a private personal folder for you to ensure more privacy. • One-time paring and fast & securely log in with a QR code are available. • Fast pair multiple devices, and switch between them easily. • Multi-file uploading and downloading are supported. • Automatic backup for all of the photos and video is available. Instructions: 1. Download & install this app for your iPhone 2. Download, install and launch the MSI Cloud Center application on your MSI computer, please download from the following link: https://www.msi.com/Landing/MSI-Cloud-Center 3. Make sure both the computer and the mobile device are connected to the same wireless network. 4. Launch MSI Cloud Center and follow the pairing directions on your mobile device. 5. Follow the instructions in the mobile app to get started and grant permissions on your device, and then suggest logging in with QR Code. 6. Use your device camera to scan the QR code that displays on your computer screen. 7. After the device and computer are paired, use the MSI Cloud Center app to send files, photos, videos, and other items between your device and the MSI computer. Requirements: • Compatible with MSI selected products • MSI computer with Windows 11 • MSI computer with Windows 10 (1607) or higher which supports .Net Framework 4.8 • iOS 13 or higher"

Screenshots

AMD Link4 screens
MSI Cloud Center4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AMD Link at 4 against MSI Cloud Center's 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, MSI Cloud Center monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AMD Link versus MSI Cloud Center: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMD LinkMSI Cloud Center
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.

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 Cloud Center

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

None

MSI Cloud Center

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSI Cloud Center free?
MSI Cloud Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AMD Link or MSI Cloud Center have ads?
Neither AMD Link nor MSI Cloud Center shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AMD Link or MSI Cloud Center?
AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, and MSI Cloud Center monthly. Most recently, AMD Link was updated on October 16, 2026 and MSI Cloud Center on October 16, 2026.

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