Comparison

KDE Connect vs Cleariest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Cleariest

Features
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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.

Screenshots

KDE Connect4 screens
Cleariest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KDE Connect versus Cleariest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDE ConnectCleariest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (271 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings271 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKDE 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

None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Cleariest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cleariest free?
Cleariest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KDE Connect or Cleariest have ads?
Neither KDE Connect nor Cleariest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Cleariest?
KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Cleariest every 6 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on September 11, 2026 and Cleariest on September 20, 2026.

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