# KDE Connect vs DocLib Vault

The clearest difference is rating: DocLib Vault at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. DocLib Vault also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (271 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocLib Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

DocLib Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 271 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, DocLib Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | DocLib Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doclib-vault/id6760244845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Tyler Mattingly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883438822) |

## 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


### DocLib Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doclib-vault/id6760244845)

Securely store and organize photos, videos, documents, and notes locally on your device. Offers robust import options, advanced file management, and built-in viewers for various media types. Pro version unlocks deeper features like OCR and enhanced multi-play.

**Highlights:** Local-first private vault, Import from multiple sources, Folder and tag organization, Built-in viewers for various file types, Markdown and PDF editing, Encrypted backup and restore, Passcode and Face ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocLib Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DocLib Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is DocLib Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or DocLib Vault?

DocLib Vault is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while DocLib Vault averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or DocLib Vault have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor DocLib Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or DocLib Vault?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and DocLib Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on September 30, 2026 and DocLib Vault on September 13, 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.*