Comparison

QPush vs KDE Connect

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

Head to head
About

QPush

Instantly send text and links from your computer to your phone. Copy, open URLs, navigate maps, or send messages directly. It's a fast and simple way to bridge your PC and mobile devices without emails or syncing delays.

Highlights
  • Push text and links from PC
  • Send long text messages
  • Open links and maps
  • Copy data to clipboard
  • Send SMS and make calls
  • Automatic data type detection
Features
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※ Best New Apps, Productivity, TW App Store ※ Push text and links from PC to phone. Copy, send SMS, open links and maps right away! QPush is the easiest way to push text and links from PC to iPhone! No need to send emails to yourself or wait for Evernote to sync anymore. ※ Free, No Ads, No Need to Register! ※ ◉ EASY TO PUSH - Long Text Messages (max. 10,000 characters) - Links - App Store Links - Notes - Shopping List Items - Addresses - Phone Numbers ◉ VARIOUS ACTIONS - Copy - Open Links - Open App Store Links - Open Maps - Send SMS - Phone Calls FIVE STAR REVIEWS FROM QPUSHERS *********************************** Better, faster, easier than any other app -- sgrrs Very easy to use! Beautiful UI and helpful! -- Vie C Love this app -- Chun Ling Exactly what I have been looking for -- Meowoooooo Best app ever of this kind -- Csany *********************************** ** SUPER FAST ** From PC to iPhone, in just a second! Receive the push notification immediately. ** SUPER SMART ** QPush automatically detects the type of data received and provides the appropriate default actions. It's even smarter if the "Auto Actions" mode is ON. ** SUPER SIMPLE ** - iPhone: Download QPush app. - PC: Install Chrome/FF extensions or visit www.qpush.me. Push with 1 click! Any feedback and suggestions are appreciated. Please contact us at: service@qpush.me Happy Push! The QPush Team ≈ QPush is made with Luv in Taiwan ≈

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.

Screenshots

QPush4 screens
KDE Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

QPush and KDE Connect both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of QPush's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's. QPush also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). KDE Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QPush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 202 and 280 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of QPush's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QPush ships an update every 7 months, KDE Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QPush versus KDE Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQPushKDE Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (202 ratings) — better4.2 (280 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings202280 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPo-Ching LiuKDE e.V.

Customer experience

QPush

All ratings199 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.3%

KDE Connect

All ratings276 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.7%

User reviews

QPush

From 202 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and quick to use
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 💰 Free application
  • 🔗 Easy link sharing from PC to iPhone
  • ⚡ Minimal setup required

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️ App crashes when opening settings
  • 🔄 One-way functionality only (PC to phone)
  • 📸 Poor image/photo support
  • 🔔 Notification issues on newer iOS versions

KDE Connect

From 280 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure file transfer
  • 💡 Innovative remote control features
  • 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

QPush

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes after 30 seconds of opening
  • Crashes when clicking gear/settings icon
  • Pushed links not appearing in list despite notifications
  • Images showing as 'blocked' instead of displaying
  • Notifications no longer working on iOS 16.1+
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  • Chrome extension not functioning on multiple PCs
  • Connection errors and data loss
  • App stops working after updates
  • Notifications received but content missing

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bidirectional push (phone to PC)
  • Dark mode for extension icon
  • Cloud backup/sync functionality
  • Folder organization for pushed items
  • Direct YouTube app opening
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  • Share menu integration
  • Landscape mode support
  • Firefox extension maintenance
  • IFTTT integration
  • Photo/image support
  • API messaging capability
  • Automatic browser/app launching

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

In-app purchases

None

QPush

No in-app purchases

None

KDE Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QPush free?
QPush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KDE Connect free?
KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QPush or KDE Connect?
QPush is rated higher. QPush averages 4.4 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 280 ratings.
Do QPush or KDE Connect have ads?
Neither QPush nor KDE Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QPush or KDE Connect?
QPush ships an update every 7 months, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, QPush was updated on November 1, 2026 and KDE Connect on November 11, 2026.

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