# KDE Connect vs Filum

The clearest difference is rating: Filum at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. Filum also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (279 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Filum 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of KDE Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Filum's.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Filum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Filum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filum-document-vault/id6782100373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [CorvidSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782100375) |

## 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


### Filum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filum-document-vault/id6782100373)

Securely scan, organize, and manage important personal documents with on-device AI. It automatically categorizes files, extracts key information, and provides timely renewal reminders for items like passports and visas. Access your encrypted documents easily for offline use or when needed for uploads.

**Highlights:** On-device AI document scanning and categorization, Automatic extraction of dates and key information, Offline searchable document vault, End-to-end encryption on your device, Expiry and renewal reminders, Document export and recovery phrase, Integration with iPhone's document picker

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filum Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Filum Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Filum free?

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

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

Filum is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Filum averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Filum have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Filum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or Filum?

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Filum every 3 weeks. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Filum on October 25, 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.*