Comparison

Cloud Station vs AMD Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cloud Station

Control and manage your desktop PC remotely from your mobile device. Access files, control media playback, and even overclock your system. Share your PC's internet connection and automate system suspension when you're away.

Highlights
  • Remote PC control (keyboard/mouse/media)
  • Home cloud file access
  • Remote overclocking
  • Auto Green system suspension
  • Internet HotSpot sharing
Features
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The Cloud Station utility allows user to operate GIGABYTE's Mobile Devices APPs to communicate, share resources, and control your desktop PC. GIGABYTE's unique Mobile Devices APPs available following features: Remote overclock, GIGABYTE Remote (Keyboard/Mouse/Windows media player remote control), Home Cloud, Auto Green, HotSpot.. etc. Home cloud allows your portable devices access files(picture and video) in your home PC via wireless or 3G network. Remote controller provides easy to use remote keyboard + mice features through your devices. Using smart phone or tablet to control and input data from your couch remotely via WiFi or Bluetooth. Remote overclock allows users to remotely control their desktop PC with a powerful suite of software functions that include overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down the PC when needed. EasyTune Touch also offers a unique Quick Boost function with three preset overclocking configurations that offer hassle-free performance enhancement at the touch of a button. Over clocking a motherboard can result in damage to the CPU and computer. Auto Green makes system automatically suspended if paired Bluetooth phone away  from Bluetooth range (10M) HotSpot utility allows desktop's Internet connection share to other devices like tablet, or smart phone. This utility is based on WiFi HotSpot technology and it requires WiFi card and useable Internet connection. Requirements: Cloud Station for iOS is supported on PCs that use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard. The user may also need Apple iTunes installed on their PC (see below). Cloud Station requires a connection between the iOS device and the PC. The following connection methods are supported: * IEE.802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (using a shared Wi-Fi connection) * Standard Bluetooth General User and Installation Guide: To use Cloud Station, please follow the following steps: Installation 1. Visit the GIGABYTE website utility download page: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx 2. Download the GIGABYTE 'Cloud Station' software utility and install it on your PC (note: your PC must use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard). 3. From the utility page, download the 'Cloud Station' app 4. Install the 'Cloud Station' app on your iOS device 5. Note: For Bluetooth and USB connection, the user must also have Apple iTunes software installed on the PC Using the 'Cloud Station' app 1. Ensure the 'Cloud Station' utility is running on your PC 2. Open the 'Cloud Station' on your iOS device. 3. Select a connection method from a choice of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. 4. Note: If selecting a Bluetooth, ensure HotSpot mode is enabled on your iOS device. 5. If connecting by Wi-Fi, once a connection is established, you can then select the target PC. 6. You will now see a choice of several control options with the easy-to-use user interface that will give you complete access to your PC’s performance. For more information about Cloud Station, please visit: www.gigabyte.com

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

Screenshots

Cloud Station3 screens
AMD Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AMD Link at 2.4 against Cloud Station's 1.5. AMD Link also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 6). Cloud Station's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AMD Link holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMD Link has 50 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cloud Station's written reviews are positive against 24% of AMD Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, AMD Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cloud Station versus AMD Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud StationAMD Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (6 ratings)2.4 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews23.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD.AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)

Customer experience

Cloud Station

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

AMD Link

All ratings50 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative62.0%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative63.6%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Station

No in-app purchases

None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Station free?
Cloud Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Station or AMD Link?
AMD Link is rated higher. Cloud Station averages 1.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AMD Link averages 2.4 from 50 ratings.
Do Cloud Station or AMD Link have ads?
Neither Cloud Station nor AMD Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Station or AMD Link?
Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, and AMD Link every 2 months. Most recently, Cloud Station was updated on September 29, 2026 and AMD Link on October 9, 2026.

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