Comparison

PC Remote 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

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

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

PC Remote4 screens
AMD Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PC Remote at 3.2 against AMD Link's 2.4. PC Remote also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 50) and review sentiment (33% vs 24%). AMD Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AMD Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 24% of AMD Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Remote ships an update monthly, AMD Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PC Remote versus AMD Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC RemoteAMD Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (301 ratings) — better2.4 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings301 — better50
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)

Customer experience

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

AMD Link

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

User reviews

PC Remote

From 301 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🎮 Great for gaming
  • 👍 Useful remote control features
  • 💡 Innovative app concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
  • 🔧 Buggy after updates
  • 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

AMD Link

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 👍 Useful performance metrics
  • 💡 Ability to stream games to mobile
  • 🚀 Slick interface design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔒 Unstable connection and security issues
  • 🔋 High resource consumption on mobile
  • 👎 Poor controller support

Bugs and requests

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

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

8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99
None

AMD Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AMD Link free?
AMD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PC Remote or AMD Link?
PC Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while AMD Link averages 2.4 from 50 ratings.
Do PC Remote or AMD Link have ads?
PC Remote shows ads; AMD Link does not.
Which is updated more often, PC Remote or AMD Link?
PC Remote ships an update monthly, and AMD Link every 2 months. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and AMD Link on October 9, 2026.

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