Comparison

KDE Connect vs µBrowser

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

µBrowser

A lightweight web browser focused on speed, privacy, and a distraction-free experience. It offers secure connections, auto-reload functionality, and full-screen viewing for enhanced browsing. Access requires a paid subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Fast and stable browsing
  • Private browsing with no data tracking
  • Secure web connections
  • Automatic page reloading
  • Full screen viewing
  • Simple navigation controls
Features
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µBrowser is a lightweight web browser designed for fast performance, private browsing, and a clean, distraction free experience. Key Features Fast and stable browsing Enjoy smooth page loading and responsive navigation optimized for everyday web use. Private browsing µBrowser does not track, collect, or share personal data. All browsing activity remains locally on your device. Secure connections Supports secure web connections to help protect your browsing sessions. Auto reload Automatically refresh web pages at configurable time intervals. Useful for monitoring live content or frequently updated pages. Full screen viewing Browse web content in full screen mode for a focused, distraction free experience. Simple navigation Clear back, forward, and reload controls for intuitive browsing. Important Notice A paid subscription or a one time lifetime purchase is required to access and use the app. The app does not provide free browsing access. In App Purchases Access to jBrowser requires a paid in app purchase. Available purchase options include: • Auto renewing subscriptions (weekly, monthly, yearly) • One time lifetime purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. All purchases are securely processed and managed by Apple. Privacy µBrowser does not collect, store, or transmit personal information. No browsing history, website data, or usage activity is shared with third parties. Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-12-13-97 Terms of Use https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-12-13-2 Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support jbrowser.support@outlook.com

Screenshots

KDE Connect4 screens
µBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KDE Connect at 61% against µBrowser's 10%. KDE Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). µBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. µBrowser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KDE Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 279 and 339 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of KDE Connect's written reviews are positive against 10% of µBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, µBrowser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KDE Connect versus µBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDE ConnectµBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (279 ratings) — better3.8 (339 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings279339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKDE e.V.Amit Sharma

Customer experience

KDE Connect

All ratings276 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.7%

µBrowser

All ratings255 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative85.7%

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

µBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

µBrowser

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is µBrowser free?
µBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or µBrowser?
KDE Connect is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while µBrowser averages 3.8 from 339 ratings.
Do KDE Connect or µBrowser have ads?
Neither KDE Connect nor µBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or µBrowser?
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and µBrowser every 2 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and µBrowser on October 30, 2026.

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