AMD Link vs Zal
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
Zal
Monitor your PC's performance in real-time from your mobile device. Track CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage health, analyze game performance with FPS data, and check if your system can run specific games. Includes stress testing for stability.
- Real-time PC monitoring (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage)
- Detailed FPS analysis (FPS, 1% low, 0.1% low)
- Game system requirements checker
- PC stress testing for stability
- Mobile device access to PC stats
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Are you a passionate gamer, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to keep a close eye on their PC's performance? Look no further! Introducing ZAL, your all-in-one solution for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing your computer's vital statistics. Real-time PC Monitoring: ZAL provides you with up-to-the-second insights into your PC's health. Monitor your CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage temperatures and loads, all from the convenience of your mobile device. FPS: gain insights on your fps while playing games, with data for fps, 1% low fps, and 0.1% low fps. Game Checker: Wondering if your PC can handle that game? ZAL has you covered! Our "can i run it" feature analyzes your hardware and gives you personalized recommendations on whether your system can run a specific game smoothly. Stress Testing: Put your PC through its paces with ZAL's stress testing feature. Ensure your system's stability and performance under heavy loads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zal at 67% against AMD Link's 24%. Zal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). AMD Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Zal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AMD Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMD Link has 50 ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of Zal's.
AMD Link ships an update every 2 months, Zal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMD Link | Zal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) | karos mohammed |
Customer experience
AMD Link
Zal
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
Zal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AMD Link
No in-app purchases
Zal
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Anual$9.991 Year









