# KDE Connect vs HivemindOS Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: HivemindOS Mobile at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. HivemindOS Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (279 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HivemindOS Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

HivemindOS Mobile 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, HivemindOS Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | HivemindOS Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemindos-mobile/id6762542945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Rizzma, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782266914) |

## 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


### HivemindOS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemindos-mobile/id6762542945)

Control powerful AI agents from your phone to write code, generate images, research topics, and manage operations. Run agents on your own server, on-device, or paired with your Mac. Supports various AI models and offers voice interaction.

**Highlights:** AI agent control center, Code writing and shipping, Image generation, Topic research and summarization, On-device and server-based AI, Voice command and calls, Apple Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HivemindOS Plus | $25.99 | per month |
| HivemindOS Pro | $64.99 | per month |
| HivemindOS Max | $129.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is HivemindOS Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KDE Connect or HivemindOS Mobile?

HivemindOS Mobile is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while HivemindOS Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or HivemindOS Mobile have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor HivemindOS Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or HivemindOS Mobile?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and HivemindOS Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and HivemindOS Mobile on October 31, 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.*