Steam Link becomes available on iOS after one year of rejection

Steam Link’s mobile iteration was initially planned for release on both Android and iOS, but Apple revoked Valve’s approval citing business conflicts. Now, these conflicts seem to have subsided, with Apple allowing Steam Link to be freely accessed on the Apple Store. iOS users can now benefit from the same game streaming features as Android devices. 

Unlike the application’s Android version, the iOS version of Steam Link cannot be used to purchase games. This feature was omitted to comply with Apple’s guidelines, which would force Valve to give Apple a cut of their profits. Steam Link users on iOS will need to use their PCs to purchase games, making the iOS app less user-friendly than its Android counterpart.