KDE Connect vs HouseTask
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.
HouseTask
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Keep your home and rental properties running smoothly — without keeping every filter change, warranty, and repair in your head. HouseTask puts your whole maintenance plan in one place, reminds you before things are due, and keeps a record of everything you've done. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Schedule recurring upkeep — filters, gutters, smoke detectors, seasonal tune-ups — and get reminded before each is due • Track appliance warranties and catch problems while they're still covered • Log repairs with costs, photos, and contractor notes • See a Home Health score and what needs attention across every property • Manage multiple homes or rental units, with contractor and tenant contacts a tap away Start with a single home and grow from there. HouseTask is free to download; HouseTask Pro unlocks unlimited properties, cost and warranty tracking, and full portfolio tools. HouseTask Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99/month or $39.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://tasksmithapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasksmithapps.com/privacy Questions? Email support@tasksmithapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KDE Connect at none against HouseTask's 2. KDE Connect also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. HouseTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KDE Connect | HouseTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (279 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDE e.V. | James McLean |
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
HouseTask
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
HouseTask
- HouseTask Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- HouseTask Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
Is KDE Connect free?
Is HouseTask free?
Do KDE Connect or HouseTask have ads?
Which is updated more often, KDE Connect or HouseTask?
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