Comparison

AMD Link vs Dynamic Lights

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

Dynamic Lights

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Dynamic Lights is the companion app for the Dynamic Lights controller. A Dynamic Lights device is required to use this app. Transform your vehicle with intelligent dynamic LED lighting that responds to how you drive. Create lighting animations that move with your vehicle's speed and driving direction, while colors change automatically based on engine RPM to deliver a unique real-time driving experience. Customize engine start-up effects, configure Highway Mode, and activate it directly from a button inside your vehicle. Fine-tune every aspect of your lighting setup, save multiple presets, and instantly switch between them from the app. Features - Dynamic lighting that reacts to vehicle speed and driving direction - Automatic color changes based on engine RPM - Fully customizable engine start-up animations - Configurable Highway Mode with in-vehicle button activation - Individual brightness and lighting settings for each LED zone - Save multiple custom presets and switch between them instantly A Dynamic Lights controller is required. This app is designed exclusively for use with Dynamic Lights hardware and cannot function without the device.

Screenshots

AMD Link4 screens
Dynamic Lights3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AMD Link at 4 against Dynamic Lights's 2. AMD Link also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AMD Link versus Dynamic Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMD LinkDynamic Lights
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)Dynamic Lights

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

Dynamic Lights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

None

Dynamic Lights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamic Lights free?
Dynamic Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AMD Link or Dynamic Lights have ads?
Neither AMD Link nor Dynamic Lights shows ads.

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