Connected

Name: Connected
Author: Alex Vasa

By: Alex Vasa App

Connected bridges Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

87 ▲ 3

Data as of 2026-07-22

Version:

3.1.2

Last updated: 2026-05-29

Ranking

#1,964,109 ▼ 2,299

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Cross-Platform: Seamlessly transfer files, sync clipboards, make and answer calls, and control media between Android, Linux, Mac and Windows devices.
- Offline Functionality: You can also use it without an internet connection. Uses Wi-Fi Direct and Local Network.
- High Speed: Powered by the QUIC protocol.
- Zero Config: Auto-discovery via mDNS and BLE.
- Secure: End-to-end encryption for all transfers.
- Modern UI: Beautiful, responsive interfaces using Jetpack Compose (Android) and Tailwind CSS (Desktop).

## Why Connected?

In a world of walled gardens, connecting devices shouldn't be a hassle.

- Apple AirDrop and Apple Ecosystem in General: Works like magic, but only if you stay strictly within the Evil Apple ecosystem.
- KDE Connect: It's the only alternative, it doesn't even work properly and also you can't use it without a shared Wi-Fi network.

Connected cuts through the fragmentation. It brings the "it just works" magical experience to the open ecosystem.

### The Connected Advantage

1. Protocol Superiority: We use QUIC (via quinn), the same protocol powering HTTP/3. This ensures lower latency, better congestion control, and faster connection setup compared to the TCP connections used by legacy transfer tools.
2. True Offline Freedom: While many apps require a shared Router/Access Point, Connected is designed to leverage Wi-Fi Direct. This allows devices to negotiate their own high-speed link anywhere—on a train, in a park, or in an air-gapped office.
3. Rust-Powered Reliability: The core logic is written in Rust, guaranteeing memory safety, high performance, and a minimal resource footprint. The desktop client is native and blazingly fast, avoiding the bloat of Electron.
4. Privacy by Design: Your data never leaves your local link. End-to-end encryption is mandatory, ensuring your personal files remain personal.