KDE Connect vs Star Label Print
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KDE Connect
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.
- Shared clipboard
- File and URL sharing
- Virtual touchpad and keyboard
- Remote presentation control
- Remote command execution
- End-to-end encryption
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KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Virtual touchpad and keyboard: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad or keyboard - Remote presentation remote: control a laser pointer on the screen of your computer by moving your phone around. - Remote commands: run commands on your computer from your phone. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your other computers/phones/tablets and keep the version up-to-date for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Please visit the KDE Connect website to grab the source code.
Star Label Print
Design and print product labels quickly and easily without needing a separate POS app. Customize templates, import product data via CSV, or input it manually. Connect to compatible Star Micronics printers for seamless label creation.
- Design custom label templates
- Import product data via CSV
- Manual product information input
- Print to Star Micronics printers
- Use pre-designed templates
- User-friendly interface
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Make Product Label Creation Easier and Faster. This app is a convenient tool that allows you to design and print product labels without any other POS app. With a user-friendly interface and a variety of features, it makes creating labels easier. Whether you're a small or large business owner, this app is designed to meet your needs. Key Features 1. Design Label Templates Create and customize label templates with a simple designer. 2. Import Product Databases Seamlessly import product data using CSV files. Easily manage large amounts of product information with just a few taps. 3. Effortless Printing with Compatible Printers Connect to Star Micronics LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printers to print labels using your selected templates and product information. 4. Pre-Designed Templates Access a variety of label templates that are ready to use. You can also customize them to meet your specific requirements. 5. Manual Input of Product Information You can manually input product data directly within the app for individual label creation. Recommended For * Anyone looking to create and print simple labels themselves with ease. * Users who need to manage product information and label designs in one place. Please Note * This app requires a Star LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printer. Please ensure your printer is compatible before use. * When using the CSV import feature, the template should have the same header information as items in the CSV, please check the required format in advance. * Supported Star Micronics Label Printers are listed below. - TSP100IV SK: Firmware version 2.0 or later - mC-Label3: Firmware version 1.0 or later - mC-Label2: Firmware version 1.0 or later * To configure printers, please install Star Quick Setup Utility. You can find the app by searching “Star Quick Setup Utility” on App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Star Label Print at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. KDE Connect's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star Label Print 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.
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Star Label Print every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | KDE Connect | Star Label Print |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (279 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDE e.V. | STAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
KDE Connect
Star Label Print
Bugs and requests
KDE Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Star Label Print
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
Star Label Print
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KDE Connect free?
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