# KDE Connect vs Link to Windows

The clearest difference is update cadence: Link to Windows at fortnightly against KDE Connect's every 3 months. Link to Windows also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 279) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). KDE Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link to Windows has 17K ratings behind it against 279, 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 56% of Link to Windows's.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Link to Windows fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Link to Windows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews)** | [4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 8 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## 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


### Link to Windows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Productivity, #138 Top Free (US App Store)

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Make and receive calls, Manage phone notifications, Read and reply to text messages, View phone contacts, Share files between phone and PC

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
- 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
- 🔋 Battery level display on PC
- 👍 Helpful for productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
- 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
- 📷 Inability to send/receive media
- 🔇 Poor call quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

**Requested features**

- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Link to Windows free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or Link to Windows?

KDE Connect is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 17K ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Link to Windows have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Link to Windows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Link to Windows?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Link to Windows on November 6, 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.*