KDE Connect vs Surface Energy App
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.
Surface Energy App
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Surface Energy App: Your ultimate lifestyle companion. Experience the future of utility management with Rokswood. Our innovative app offers a seamless platform to handle all your essential services in one place. From powering your home with our smart prepaid gas, power, and water solutions to staying connected with airtime and data, Rokswood has you covered. Our user-friendly interface and efficient processes make managing your utilities a breeze. Key features: Surface Energy: Smart prepaid solutions for gas, power, and water Bill Payments: Easy payment for bills Wallet: Conveniently store and manage your funds User-friendly Interface: Simple navigation for a hassle-free experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surface Energy App at every 10 days against KDE Connect's every 3 months. KDE Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Surface Energy App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KDE Connect | Surface Energy App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (279 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDE e.V. | Rokswood Efabshop Limited |
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
Surface Energy App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
Surface Energy App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KDE Connect free?
Is Surface Energy App free?
Do KDE Connect or Surface Energy App have ads?
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Surface Energy App?
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