Comparison

iConnect vs Knowme Storage

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

Head to head
About

iConnect

Share files, chat with rich attachments, and communicate via push-to-talk with nearby Apple devices over your local network. Enjoy fast, private transfers with no cloud reliance or subscriptions. Supports all file types up to 2 GB.

Highlights
  • Local network file sharing
  • Rich attachment chat
  • Live push-to-talk communication
  • Zero cloud or account required
  • Wi-Fi-direct speed
  • Supports all file types up to 2GB
Features
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iConnect is the all-in-one sharing app for your Apple devices—send files, chat with rich attachments, and talk live with push-to-talk, all over your local network. Why Choose iConnect - Three in one: file transfers, rich-attachment chat, and live push-to-talk - Zero cloud, zero accounts, zero subscriptions—everything stays on your Wi‑Fi - Wi‑Fi-direct speed with no throttling—even 2 GB files start instantly - One purchase, lifetime use: every feature unlocked forever, no ads - 100% native SwiftUI: one universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Instant Device Discovery - Open the app and nearby devices appear on a live radar - Tap to connect—no pairing codes, QR codes, or complex setup - Real-time status: available, connecting, connected, disconnected - Refresh the nearby list anytime; cancel ongoing connections - iPhone, iPad, and Mac in any mix; connect to multiple devices at once - Clear Local Network permission guidance on iPhone and iPad All File Types Welcome - Photos and videos from your library - Documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations - Audio files, archives (ZIP, RAR, 7z), and any other file type - Send clipboard text in one tap, or compose multi-line text - Queue up to 20 files first, then choose a recipient and send - Up to 2 GB per file Real-time Chat with Rich Attachments - Instant text messaging with any connected device - 1-on-1 and group chat (auto-created when 2+ devices connect) - Send photos, videos, files, and voice messages in chat - Hold to record voice messages with waveform and duration - Snap a photo or video on iPhone/iPad and send right from chat - Reply with quotes, forward, copy, save to Photos or Files - Recall your own messages within 2 minutes—removed for both sides - @mention members in group chats with bold highlighting - Live "typing…" indicator, delivery status, and one-tap retry - Cross-conversation search by name or message content Live Push-to-Talk - Hold to talk, release to stop—your voice streams instantly - 1-on-1 and group PTT; multiple speakers mix together naturally - Triple-pulse rings and participant avatars show who is speaking - Low-latency 16 kHz audio, never routed through the cloud Live Transfer Progress - Real-time speed and estimated time remaining - Dynamic progress rings for every file - Swipe to cancel an ongoing transfer Privacy by Design - Every transfer is a direct Wi‑Fi link on your local network - Every incoming transfer requires your confirmation - Chat history and attachments are stored locally only Smart Receiving - Preview details before accepting an incoming transfer - Mark devices as trusted to auto-accept next time - Manage your trusted devices anytime - Or enable auto-accept for every transfer—your choice - Make chat attachments tap-to-download to skip large auto-fetches Transfer History - Browse 30 days of sent and received items - Filter by all, sent only, or received only; multi-select and delete - Quick Look files right from the list - Text messages stay in history; copy them again with one tap - Save, share, or open received files in one place - On iOS, save photos and videos to the system library from history - On macOS, reveal files in Finder - Toggle image thumbnails on or off to save space - Grouped by date for easy browsing Personalize Your Experience - Custom device name; Light, Dark, or system appearance - English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese—switch in-app - Built-in user guide with walkthroughs and FAQ - One place to clear chats, history, and local cache - Optional Tip Jar to support continued development Built for Apple Devices - Native SwiftUI with full Light and Dark mode support - Adaptive layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 100% Apple native frameworks—zero third-party dependencies Thanks for being here. If anything is off, reach us anytime from within the app. If you enjoy iConnect, a quick review on the App Store would mean the world to us—thank you!

About

Knowme Storage

Organize your personal belongings with this app. Track purchase details, warranties, and usage to gain insights into your spending and ownership habits. Features include multiple view modes, a wishlist, and smart reminders for important dates.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive item tracking (dates, prices, photos)
  • Multiple view modes (List, Grid, Wardrobe)
  • Mindful wishlist with cooling-off period
  • Quick item add via sharing or photos
  • Data insights and spending visualizations
  • Smart reminders for warranties and expirations
  • Goal setting for ownership habits
Features
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Meet "Knowme Storage", the clean and elegant way to organize your personal belongings. Effortlessly track and manage everything you own, bringing order and clarity to your life. KEY FEATURES: - Comprehensive Item Tracking: Log purchase dates, prices, photos, attachments, categories, tags, status, usage counts, additional costs, and important dates like warranties, expirations, or subscriptions. - Multiple View Modes: Switch between beautiful layouts on a whim. Choose from List, Grid, Wardrobe, Poster, and more to see your items your way. - Effortless Organization: Use a flexible system of built-in categories and tags to sort and manage your inventory with ease. - Mindful Wishlist: Keep track of items you desire and set a cooling-off period to make more thoughtful purchasing decisions. - Quick Add: Instantly add items by sharing images, searching the App Store, taking a photo, or importing from your gallery/shopping order. - Data Insights: Visualize your spending habits with elegant preview cards and home screen widgets. Track price-per-use curves and analyze your collection with various insightful charts. - Item Rewind: Rediscover your belongings with automatically generated cards for "Longest Owned," "Most Expensive," "Best Value," and more. - Smart Reminders: Get timely alerts before warranties, expirations, or other important deadlines run out. Never miss a thing. - Beautiful Sharing: Generate and share stylish cards of your items with friends and family. - Goal Setting: Set goals for price-per-use, days owned, or usage count to cultivate long-term, practical ownership habits. - Global Support: Full support for multiple languages and currencies, including real-time exchange rate conversion. - Multi-device support: use on iPhone and iPad with seamless sync across devices. DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND: - Clean Interface: Enjoy a minimalist design that follows native iOS guidelines for an intuitive and seamless experience. - Private & Secure: Your data is stored locally on your device for complete privacy. We never see it. (iCloud sync is supported for your convenience). - Dark Mode: Perfectly integrated with iOS Light & Dark Modes. GO PRO - MEMBERSHIP PERKS: - Unlock unlimited item and wishlist storage. - Access more beautiful views like Wardrobe, Poster, and Compact. - Create custom categories to keep your inventory perfectly organized. - Enjoy unlimited custom tags for granular control. - Use the Quick Add feature from the order(for Yearly Pro) and App Store. - View richer and more detailed data insights. - Enable automatic Data Sync, Backup and Restore via iCloud. - Set additional reminders for important dates. - Personalize your item cards with custom colors. - Expand your Display Wall to showcase up to 5 items. - Customize your Display Wall layout to create a truly personal showcase. Start tracking your belongings with "Knowme Storage" today, and bring a new level of order and elegance to your life. Privacy Policy: https://qizong007.top/article/knowme-storage-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iConnect4 screens
Knowme Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knowme Storage at Free against iConnect's $1.99. iConnect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Knowme Storage is free to download; iConnect costs $1.99 up front. iConnect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knowme Storage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iConnect ships an update every 6 days, Knowme Storage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iConnect versus Knowme Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriConnectKnowme Storage
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天从 何祺 王

Customer experience

iConnect

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Knowme Storage

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iConnect

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99
2 purchases

Knowme Storage

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annually$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is iConnect free?
iConnect costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Knowme Storage free?
Knowme Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iConnect or Knowme Storage have ads?
Neither iConnect nor Knowme Storage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iConnect or Knowme Storage?
iConnect ships an update every 6 days, and Knowme Storage every 2 weeks. Most recently, iConnect was updated on October 26, 2026 and Knowme Storage on October 30, 2026.

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