AMD Link vs XIM MATRIX Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
XIM MATRIX Manager
Configure advanced gaming input adapters for consoles and PC. Enhance your gameplay with precision aiming and custom macros using mice, keyboards, and controllers. Elevate your gaming experience with unparalleled flexibility and ease of use.
- Configure XIM MATRIX adapter
- Support for mice, keyboards, gyro controllers
- Cross-console controller use
- Precision aim system
- Advanced macro engine
- Customizable input combinations
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XIM MATRIX Manager is the configuration companion app for XIM MATRIX. XIM MATRIX is our ultimate multi-input adapter that unlocks your true potential in the shooters you play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC! Supports mice, keyboards, gyro controllers, cross console controller use, and any combination thereof. Features our proprietary Smart Translator precision aim system and our Smart Actions advanced macro engine. Unsurpassed by quality, ease-of-use, and flexibility, XIM is the perfect companion to the even most demanding gamer. Join gamers from all over the world that enjoy gaming with XIM products that enables them to excel with the input methods that suit them best. Get started at: http://xim.tech/start
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XIM MATRIX Manager at 3.2 against AMD Link's 2.4. AMD Link's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XIM MATRIX Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of AMD Link's written reviews are positive against 30% of XIM MATRIX Manager's.
AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, XIM MATRIX Manager every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMD Link | XIM MATRIX Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (50 ratings) | 3.2 (123 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 30.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 123 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) | XIM Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
AMD Link
XIM MATRIX Manager
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
XIM MATRIX Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AMD Link
No in-app purchases
XIM MATRIX Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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