# KDE Connect vs Deckboard PRO

The clearest difference is price: KDE Connect at Free against Deckboard PRO's $4.99. KDE Connect also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (279 vs 4). Deckboard PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

KDE Connect is free to download; Deckboard PRO costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KDE Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. 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 split almost evenly too, at 61% and 60% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Deckboard PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-pro-macropad-for-pc/id1586383431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Riva Farabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586383433) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Deckboard PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-pro-macropad-for-pc/id1586383431)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with custom shortcuts. Personalize buttons with images and GIFs for an enhanced workflow.

**Highlights:** Custom computer macro shortcuts, Launch apps, websites, and folders, OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration, Multimedia controls, Personalize buttons with images/GIFs, WiFi connection to PC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Deckboard PRO free?

Deckboard PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or Deckboard PRO?

KDE Connect is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Deckboard PRO averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Deckboard PRO have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Deckboard PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Deckboard PRO?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Deckboard PRO every 3 months. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deckboard PRO on October 24, 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.*