Comparison

KDE Connect vs Penveil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Penveil

Features
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Penveil is the writing system for finishing books — not just starting them. Tell Penveil what you're writing and it turns your idea into a usable chapter-by-chapter blueprint: premise, characters, locations, and a clear job for every chapter. Then write in focused chapters with tools that keep you moving and keep your story consistent. WRITE WITH MOMENTUM • Co-write continues your scene in your voice — accept with a tap, or ignore it and keep typing • Guided mode asks short questions and shapes your answers into prose • Voice capture turns spoken ideas into notes and chapters • A keyboard toolbar puts bold, italic, undo, and Continue right above your keys KEEP THE STORY CONSISTENT • Your Story Bible tracks characters, places, and details as you write • Chapter contracts give every chapter a purpose — and Penveil helps you keep it • The promise ledger remembers what you set up so nothing is left unresolved • Beta readers give you honest reactions before any human sees a word EVERY KIND OF BOOK Novels, memoirs, autobiographies, self-help, business books, children's books, picture books, academic writing, songwriting, and screenwriting — each with tools that speak its language, from industry-format screenplay exports to lyric sheets with chords to a companion workbook for practical books. FINISH AND SHIP • Export beautifully typeset PDF, Word, and ePub — plus Fountain for scripts • Generate query letters, synopses, and marketing copy when you're ready to pitch • Publish a public page for your book and send new chapters to followers by email Your writing stays yours. Offline drafts are always saved locally and sync when you reconnect. Start free — no payment required. When you're ready for more, upgrade to Basic or Pro, or make it yours forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://penveil.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://penveil.app/privacy

Screenshots

KDE Connect4 screens
Penveil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KDE Connect at none against Penveil's 5. KDE Connect also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Penveil sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KDE Connect versus Penveil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDE ConnectPenveil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKDE e.V.Chris Pratt

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

Penveil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Penveil

Subscriptions4
  • Penveil Basic$5.001 Month
  • Penveil Pro$10.001 Month
  • Penveil Basic (Annual)$48.001 Year
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  • Penveil Pro (Annual)$96.001 Year
One-time1
  • Penveil Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penveil free?
Penveil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KDE Connect or Penveil have ads?
Neither KDE Connect nor Penveil shows ads.

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