# KDE Connect vs ShelfNest

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfNest at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. ShelfNest also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (279 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfNest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShelfNest 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, ShelfNest every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | ShelfNest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfnest/id6759811767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [7 Forge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874058834) |

## 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


### ShelfNest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfnest/id6759811767)

Organize your physical book collection with this fast, simple home library tracker. Scan books with your camera to instantly add details, create custom lists, and track books by child or room. Designed for parents and book lovers to bring calm order to their shelves.

**Highlights:** ISBN barcode scanning, Auto-fill book details, Custom library lists, Track books by child/room, Personal notes and favorites, Light & dark mode, iCloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is ShelfNest free?

ShelfNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or ShelfNest?

ShelfNest is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while ShelfNest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or ShelfNest have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor ShelfNest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or ShelfNest?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and ShelfNest every 3 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShelfNest on October 24, 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.*