KDE Connect vs Cleariest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Cleariest
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Cleariest is a team communication app for startups and small teams that want calmer, more transparent collaboration. Instead of burying conversations in private silos, Cleariest is designed around public-first channels so work stays visible, searchable, and easier for everyone to follow. Use channels for team discussions, direct messages for private conversations, and real-time messaging to stay in sync wherever you are. Cleariest helps teams reduce noise without losing momentum. Deep Work Mode batches interruptions so you can focus, while AI-powered catch-up and summaries help you get the context you need without scrolling through every message. With Cleariest, you can: • Chat in public channels and direct messages • Receive real-time message updates and presence indicators • Share files and attachments with your team • Organize discussions with channels and topics • Use rich text formatting for clearer communication • Catch up faster with AI-powered summaries • Reduce notification overload with Deep Work Mode • Create or join workspaces and collaborate across teams • Stay connected on mobile with push notifications Cleariest is built for teams that want communication to be clear, open, and focused so important work doesn’t get lost.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cleariest at every 6 weeks against KDE Connect's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Cleariest every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KDE Connect | Cleariest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (271 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 271 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDE e.V. | Ola Halvorsen |
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
Cleariest
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
Cleariest
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KDE Connect free?
Is Cleariest free?
Do KDE Connect or Cleariest have ads?
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Cleariest?
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