# PushBack Notifications vs KDE Connect

The clearest difference is rating: PushBack Notifications at 4.8 against KDE Connect's 4.2. PushBack Notifications also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (271 vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushBack Notifications sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $15.99 per year. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

PushBack Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 271 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PushBack Notifications's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

PushBack Notifications ships an update monthly, KDE Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushBack Notifications | KDE Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602/reviews)** | [4.2 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlainIce LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579935285) | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) |

## What reviewers say

### PushBack Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602)

Receive and interact with notifications directly from your iPhone. This API allows for actionable notifications with buttons and reply fields, enabling server and script interaction without opening the app. It supports synchronous responses and custom callback URLs for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Actionable notifications with buttons, Reply textbox for direct input, Synchronous interaction with servers, Customizable response callbacks, Quick setup with curl, No registration required, Multi-user invites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Messages | $15.99 | per year |


### KDE Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991)

Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Shared clipboard, File and URL sharing, Virtual touchpad and keyboard, Remote presentation control, Remote command execution, End-to-end encryption

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure file transfer
- 💡 Innovative remote control features
- 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android
- 🤔 Pairing can be unreliable at times

**Reported bugs**

- Clipboard push feature not working
- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
- Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for background operation
- Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
- Integrate with system share sheet
- Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
- Add SMS/notification sync features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushBack Notifications free?

PushBack Notifications is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KDE Connect free?

KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PushBack Notifications or KDE Connect?

PushBack Notifications is rated higher. PushBack Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 271 ratings.

### Do PushBack Notifications or KDE Connect have ads?

Neither PushBack Notifications nor KDE Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushBack Notifications or KDE Connect?

PushBack Notifications ships an update monthly, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, PushBack Notifications was updated on September 21, 2026 and KDE Connect on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*