DeckSettings vs Gear Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeckSettings
This app simplifies finding optimal game settings and compatibility information for Steam Deck users. It aggregates data from trusted community sources, offering quick access to tuning guides, performance insights, and verified game statuses.
- Aggregated game settings from multiple sources
- Compatibility notes and performance insights
- Game search and discovery
- Direct links to Steam and other resources
- Curated top-rated titles
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Check Steam Deck compatibility and find community-tested game settings. Browse Most Played charts, Latest Settings, and hand-picked playlists. Compare trusted signals in one free companion app. DeckSettings helps Steam Deck players explore games, get them running, and tune them without jumping between store pages, Reddit threads, and report sites. Why Steam Deck players use DeckSettings: - Check Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tiers, release details, tags, and Steam review sentiment - Find community-tested settings from sources like ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, and DeckVerifiedGames when reports are available - Compare FPS targets, battery estimates, power draw, graphics presets, and LCD/OLED notes when supported by source data - See regional prices, discounts, free-to-play labels, and coming-soon releases - Jump to Steam, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, discussions, SteamDB, SteamCharts, and other trusted resources - Browse Latest Settings, Best on Deck recommendations, and creator-curated playlists How it works: 1. Search the Steam store or browse discovery feeds 2. Open a game to compare compatibility, reviews, price, and release signals 3. Use available community settings to tune FPS, battery life, and graphics faster DeckSettings is free to use, with no login requirements, ads, or in-app purchases. Download DeckSettings to spend less time researching and more time choosing what to play next. Disclaimer: DeckSettings is an unofficial companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation, Steam, Steam Deck, ProtonDB, ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, DeckVerifiedGames, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, SteamDB, or SteamCharts. All trademarks, logos, images, and game assets belong to their respective owners.
Gear Link
This app allows users to manage connections and customize hardware settings for ASUS Gaming audio and controller products directly from their mobile device. It provides a unified experience for supported gaming peripherals.
- Manage connections
- Customize hardware settings
- Unified experience
- Supports ASUS Gaming audio products
- Supports ASUS Gaming controller products
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Welcome to Gear Link! Gear Link is a dedicated mobile application designed for ASUS Gaming audio and controller products. Manage connections and customize hardware settings directly from your phone for a seamless, unified experience. 【Supported Device List】 ■ Gaming Headset - ROG CETRA OPEN WIRELESS ■ Soundbar - ROG GJALLAR
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeckSettings at 100% against Gear Link's 0%. DeckSettings also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DeckSettings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckSettings has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DeckSettings's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gear Link's.
DeckSettings ships an update every 11 days, Gear Link every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeckSettings | Gear Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEBGEHEUER OU | ASUSTek |
Customer experience
DeckSettings
Gear Link
In-app purchases
DeckSettings
No in-app purchases
Gear Link
No in-app purchases
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