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AMD Link vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against AMD Link's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

AMD Link
This App
Steam Link
Nemesis
GeForce NOW Cloud Gaming
Contender
ARMOURY CRATE
Peer
PlayStation App
Peer
Xbox
Peer
Splashtop Personal for iPhone
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperAMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)ValveNVIDIAASUSTekPlayStation Mobile Inc.Microsoft CorporationSplashtop Inc.
CategoryUtilitiesGamesEntertainmentUtilitiesEntertainmentEntertainmentBusiness
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating2.4 / 53.3 / 53.5 / 54.4 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count512,888118,25078986,8691,690,5714,433
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateDec 12, 2017May 16, 2019Feb 4, 2020Sep 19, 2018Nov 13, 2013Nov 19, 2013Oct 16, 2012
Last UpdatedJan 30, 2024Mar 10, 2026Apr 21, 2026Feb 6, 2026Apr 23, 2026Apr 1, 2026Feb 11, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterriblemixed--terriblemixed-
Score15/10048/100--15/10052/100-
Praises
  • High-quality remote streaming capabilities provided a seamless experience for PC gaming on mobile devices
  • Remote Gaming Capability
  • Cost-Effectiveness
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  • Mobile access to store browsing and profile management provides convenient utility for console owners
  • Social Connectivity
  • Media Management
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Complaints
  • Total loss of functionality following the official discontinuation of support for the application
  • Connectivity and Lag
  • Technical Bugs and Stability
  • Poor Control/UI Implementation
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  • Authentication loops and forced sign-outs post-update prevent users from accessing their accounts
  • Login and Account Friction
  • Intrusive UI and Features
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Requests
  • Immediate removal of the discontinued application from all public digital storefronts
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  • Dark mode app icon and improved UI clarity for better navigation and accessibility
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Hardware-level encoding integration provides low-latency performance on Radeon-powered host machines
  • Deep integration with the Steam ecosystem
  • Completely free with no monetization barriers
  • Strong brand trust
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  • Remote console management reduces friction for digital game sales
  • Integrated PSN messaging drives platform-specific social retention
  • Deep Game Pass integration
  • Remote console management capabilities
  • AI-powered Gaming Copilot differentiator
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Weaknesses
  • Total loss of service functionality post-discontinuation
  • 2.76 rating on Android reflects high user frustration
  • Inconsistent streaming performance
  • Technical bugs and connectivity issues
  • Regression in UI/UX features
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  • High-frequency authentication loops post-update
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • High-frequency login and authentication loops
  • Intrusive UI elements (Rewards/AI) blocking navigation
  • Unstable party chat audio compared to Discord
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Pricingfreefreesubscriptionfreefreefreemiumfreemium
MomentumZombie--IntenseActiveMaintenanceActive
Update Cadence2 versions, ~7d avg--5 versions5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg5 versions, ~7d avg5 versions

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