# KDE Connect vs Z

The clearest difference is rating: Z at 5.0 against KDE Connect's 4.2. Z also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Z holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 281 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, Z every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KDE Connect | Z |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-sync/id6804470330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) | [Kjell Behrends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870339930) |

## 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


### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-sync/id6804470330)

Seamlessly sync your browser spaces, tabs, and essentials from Zen Browser to your iPhone. Easily access pinned tabs, swipe between spaces, and share URLs directly into your Zen environment. This independent app enhances your mobile browsing workflow.

**Highlights:** Sync browser spaces, Access pinned tabs, Open essentials, Share URLs to spaces, Swipe between spaces

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KDE Connect free?

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

### Is Z free?

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

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

Z is rated higher. KDE Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Z averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do KDE Connect or Z have ads?

Neither KDE Connect nor Z shows ads.

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

KDE Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Z every 9 days. Most recently, KDE Connect was updated on November 14, 2026 and Z 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.*