Comparison

Periscope by Duet vs KDE Connect

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

Head to head
About

Periscope by Duet

This app provides a secure VPN connection to your home network from anywhere. It uses end-to-end encryption and smart connectivity to ensure reliable access to your home services and devices, even on restrictive networks. Setup is simple, allowing you to stay connected to your trusted network while traveling.

Highlights
  • Connect to home network globally
  • WireGuard protocol
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Smart connectivity for restrictive networks
  • Real-time connection stats
  • Simple setup
Features
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Periscope — A VPN to Your Own Home Periscope is a VPN that routes your traffic through your own home network instead of a rented data center. You keep one device running there — an Apple TV, a Mac or a PC — and your iPhone and iPad connect back to it from anywhere in the world. That one difference changes what a VPN is for. Your traffic leaves from your own address, so banks, local services and your own devices see the connection they expect. There is no country list to choose from, because there is only one exit: your home. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connection is end-to-end encrypted using WireGuard, one of the most secure VPN protocols available. This means your traffic is always private — even we can't see what you're doing. Whether you connect directly or through our relay servers, your data remains yours alone. WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Hotel WiFi blocking VPN connections? Challenging airport network? Periscope's smart connectivity automatically uses direct connection, NAT traversal, or relay fallback to establish a reliable tunnel — no manual configuration needed. FEATURES • Connect to your home network from anywhere in the world • Built on WireGuard — fast, modern, and battery-efficient • End-to-end encryption keeps your traffic private • Smart connectivity that works on restrictive networks • Real-time connection stats and diagnostics • Optimized for iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Accessing your home network services while traveling • Connecting to devices on your home network • Keeping your browsing on your own trusted connection • Privacy-conscious travelers who don't trust public WiFi SIMPLE SETUP Install Periscope on the device that stays home and choose "Server". Install it on the iPhone and iPad you travel with, sign in with the same account, and tap connect. No admin console, no config files, no network settings to learn. FLEXIBLE PLANS Monthly or annual subscriptions. Start with a free trial. Travel the world. Stay connected to home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KDE Connect

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
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KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Virtual touchpad and keyboard: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad or keyboard - Remote presentation remote: control a laser pointer on the screen of your computer by moving your phone around. - Remote commands: run commands on your computer from your phone. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your other computers/phones/tablets and keep the version up-to-date for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Please visit the KDE Connect website to grab the source code.

Screenshots

Periscope by Duet3 screens
KDE Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Periscope by Duet at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. Periscope by Duet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (279 vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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. Periscope by Duet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Periscope by Duet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 279 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Periscope by Duet's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, KDE Connect every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Periscope by Duet versus KDE Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriscope by DuetKDE Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (279 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.KDE e.V.

Customer experience

Periscope by Duet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KDE Connect

All ratings276 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.7%

Bugs and requests

Periscope by Duet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KDE Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periscope by Duet

Subscriptions2
  • Periscope Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Periscope7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periscope by Duet free?
Periscope by Duet 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, Periscope by Duet or KDE Connect?
Periscope by Duet is rated higher. Periscope by Duet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 279 ratings.
Do Periscope by Duet or KDE Connect have ads?
Neither Periscope by Duet nor KDE Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periscope by Duet or KDE Connect?
Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Periscope by Duet was updated on November 3, 2026 and KDE Connect on November 3, 2026.

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