# KDE Connect vs NBOK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KDE Connect at 61% against NBOK's 0%. KDE Connect also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (278 vs 1). NBOK's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KDE Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 278 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of KDE Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of NBOK's.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | NBOK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbok/id1635023972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [士猛 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/591076414) |

## 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


### NBOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbok/id1635023972)

Communicate and transfer files between smartphones and computers on a local network without registration or login. Supports cross-platform messaging and file sharing, including drag-and-drop functionality.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform messaging, File transfer, No registration required, Automatic device discovery, Drag and drop file support, LAN communication

**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 NBOK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or NBOK?

KDE Connect is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while NBOK averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or NBOK have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor NBOK shows ads.

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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.*