# KDE Connect vs µBrowser

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | µBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews)** | [3.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-fast-safe-and-private/id6756513010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Amit Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861101275) |

## 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


### µBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-fast-safe-and-private/id6756513010)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*