# KDE Connect vs Ixirweb

The clearest difference is rating: Ixirweb at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (276 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ixirweb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ixirweb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 276 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Ixirweb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixirweb/id6762125871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Megawit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863483127) |

## 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


### Ixirweb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixirweb/id6762125871)

This app offers over 300 professional tools for PDF manipulation, image editing, video conversion, audio processing, and developer utilities. It provides a comprehensive suite of functions for various tasks, all within a single, lightweight application.

**Highlights:** 300+ professional tools, PDF manipulation, Image editing and conversion, Video and audio processing, Developer utilities, QR code generation, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Business Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Ixirweb free?

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

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

Ixirweb is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Ixirweb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Ixirweb have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Ixirweb shows ads.

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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.*