# KDE Connect vs Screen Pencil

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Pencil at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. Screen Pencil also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). 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.

Screen Pencil 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 3, 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 100% of Screen Pencil's.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Screen Pencil every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Screen Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [DAE J MYUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/304936141) |

## 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


### Screen Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040)

Record videos of websites while simultaneously taking notes with your finger. Capture audio using the built-in or external microphone for comprehensive documentation.

**Highlights:** Website video recording, Finger-drawn note-taking, Audio recording (internal/external mic), Productivity tool

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Screen Pencil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or Screen Pencil?

Screen Pencil is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Screen Pencil averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Screen Pencil have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Screen Pencil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Screen Pencil?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Pencil every 8 days. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Pencil 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.*