# KDE Connect vs UGFile Station

The clearest difference is rating: UGFile Station at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. UGFile Station also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (279 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

UGFile Station 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, UGFile Station every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | UGFile Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugfile-station/id6758731644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Thomas Le gravier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510628585) |

## 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


### UGFile Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugfile-station/id6758731644)

This app allows you to browse, manage, and access files stored on your UGREEN NAS from your iPhone or iPad. It offers offline access, powerful transfer capabilities, and secure connections, making it a comprehensive file manager for your NAS.

**Highlights:** Browse and manage NAS files, Offline file access, Background file transfers, File preview and sharing, Secure and private connections, Remote access via UGREENlink

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UGFile Station free?

UGFile Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or UGFile Station?

UGFile Station is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while UGFile Station averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or UGFile Station have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor UGFile Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or UGFile Station?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and UGFile Station every 9 days. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and UGFile Station on October 28, 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.*