# CADIO vs KDE Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KDE Connect at 61% against CADIO's 0%. KDE Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). CADIO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CADIO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

CADIO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 276 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of CADIO's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CADIO ships an update every 4 weeks, KDE Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CADIO | KDE Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575/reviews)** | [4.2 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Rashad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498581848) | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) |

## What reviewers say

### CADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575)

This platform offers comprehensive control over a wide range of smart home devices. Manage devices locally or via the cloud, set schedules, and receive notifications. Supports voice control and integration with popular smart home ecosystems.

**Highlights:** Easy device configuration, Local and cloud control, Unlimited device support, Device linking with sensors, Timers and schedules, Voice control, Google Home & Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent License | $7.99 | one-time |


### 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 CADIO free?

CADIO 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, CADIO or KDE Connect?

CADIO is rated higher. CADIO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 276 ratings.

### Do CADIO or KDE Connect have ads?

CADIO shows ads; KDE Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, CADIO or KDE Connect?

CADIO ships an update every 4 weeks, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, CADIO was updated on October 9, 2026 and KDE Connect on October 19, 2026.

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