Amalink vs HDMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amalink
This utility app facilitates the upgrading and updating of HDMI cable chips. It supports various transmission line types, enabling users to enhance functionality and update versions.
- HDMI chip version updates
- HDMI chip function upgrades
- Supports multiple transmission line types
- Facilitates chip enhancement
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Amalink是一款专门用于HDMI线芯片的升级工具，主要方便用户对HDMI线芯片进行版本更新，和功能升级，用途广泛，支持多种类型传输线。
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMI at 52% against Amalink's 4%. HDMI also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Amalink's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HDMI holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Amalink's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.
Amalink ships an update every 6 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amalink | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (208 ratings) | 2.9 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | 75 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 伟元 黄 | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
Amalink
HDMI
Bugs and requests
Amalink
Reported bugs
10 issues- Firmware update progress bar resets to 0% after reaching 100%
- App displays blank 'Product Center' screen with no products
- QR code scanning leads to non-functional AmaLink app
- Device not recognized by iOS 14+ systems
- Infinite update loop requiring repeated updates
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- Screen mirroring works briefly then stops functioning
- Device overheating during operation
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Adapter stops working after initial use
- No connection established despite completing update process
Requested features
7 requests- Clear, comprehensive English-language instructions
- Offline functionality without requiring app
- Proper firmware update mechanism that actually completes
- Customer support and refund process
- Compatibility with iOS 14+ and modern Apple devices
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- Ability to select correct firmware version easily
- Multi-language support beyond Chinese
HDMI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amalink
No in-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
