# Terraria vs Steam Link

The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against Terraria's $4.99. Steam Link also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Terraria's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (74% vs 43%). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Steam Link is free to download; Terraria costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Terraria holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraria has 48K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Terraria's written reviews are positive against 43% of Steam Link's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terraria | Steam Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616/reviews)** | [3.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) |

## What reviewers say

### Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Adventure, #8 Top Paid · Simulation, #17 Top Paid · Games, #28 Top Paid, #160 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated worlds, Over 5,000 unique items, Combat against 400+ enemies, Build and craft complex structures, Explore 20+ biomes, Interact with 20+ NPCs, Multiplayer support for up to 8 players

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great content and features
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Fantastic for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Complicated new controls
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- ⏱️ Slow world loading times
- 🤖 Unresponsive NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- Character and world data loss
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add old control scheme as an option
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Introduce more biomes and bosses
- Implement cross-platform multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI layout


### Steam Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-link/id1246969117)

Play your PC Steam games on your iPhone or iPad. Connect a controller and stream your library wirelessly from your computer to your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite titles on the go with this app.

**Highlights:** Stream Steam library to mobile, Use MFI or Steam controllers, Play on iPhone or iPad, Requires iOS 11.0+, Connect to PC on same network

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
- 👍 Works well with controllers
- 🔥 Allows playing PC games on the go
- 💡 Versatile and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires PC to be on and connected
- 🔍 Limited touch controls
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Audio issues and sound problems
- Controller mapping and input problems
- Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Allow playing games with PC off
- Add remote access and PC control features
- Improve touch screen controls and customization
- Expand device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terraria free?

Terraria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Steam Link free?

Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Terraria or Steam Link?

Terraria is rated higher. Terraria averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Steam Link averages 3.3 from 3K ratings.

### Do Terraria or Steam Link have ads?

Neither Terraria nor Steam Link shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terraria or Steam Link?

Terraria ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steam Link every 3 weeks. Most recently, Terraria was updated on November 6, 2026 and Steam Link on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*