Comparison

KDE Connect vs Checkpoint.Work

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Checkpoint.Work

Features
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Checkpoint is the mobile-first platform that streamlines internships apprenticeships, and work-based learning for schools, students, and employers. Say goodbye to paper forms, scattered spreadsheets, and endless emails—Checkpoint unifies time tracking, feedback, and communication in one secure, easy-to-use app. For Students: Effortlessly log work hours and check in/out from your phone Submit weekly feedback and track your progress Access employer and program information anytimeFor School Administrators: Oversee all student placements from a single dashboard Assign students, track attendance, and download logs for payroll or reporting Send alerts and messages to students and employers For Employers: Manage intern assignments and monitor attendance Communicate directly with your student team Key Features: Simple mobile time tracking and attendance Weekly feedback made seamless Centralized contacts and program info Real-time dashboards and smart notifications Customizable to your school or district’s needs Checkpoint transforms work-based learning coordination, saving time while boosting student engagement and employer satisfaction. Start your journey toward smarter, more connected internship management—download Checkpoint today!

Screenshots

KDE Connect4 screens
Checkpoint.Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checkpoint.Work at every 3 weeks against KDE Connect's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Checkpoint.Work every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KDE Connect versus Checkpoint.Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDE ConnectCheckpoint.Work
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (276 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings276 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKDE e.V.Bucket Financials

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

Checkpoint.Work

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Checkpoint.Work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkpoint.Work free?
Checkpoint.Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KDE Connect or Checkpoint.Work have ads?
Neither KDE Connect nor Checkpoint.Work shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Checkpoint.Work?
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Checkpoint.Work every 3 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 11, 2026 and Checkpoint.Work on September 27, 2026.

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