Keybase vs Spomate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keybase
Securely message anyone on social media or other platforms without needing their personal contact information. All communications are end-to-end encrypted and accessible across multiple devices. This open-source platform is free and ad-free for all users.
- Secure messaging to social media users
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-device support
- Open source
- Ad-free
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Keybase is a messaging platform where: • you can write securely to any twitter, reddit, facebook, github, and hacker news user • you don't need to know someone's phone number or email address • all messages are secure, end-to-end encrypted • multi-device: your messages survive and transfer with encryption to new phones & computers Keybase is so much more. It is: • free for everyone, and free of ads • open source (https://github.com/keybase/client) • multi-platform, w/apps for macOS, Linux, and Windows (https://keybase.io/download) By using the Keybase app you agree to the following terms: • you'll be a nice Internet person Keybase for mobile is brand new and we yearn for feedback. Inside the app, click the gear icon and then choose "feedback" to send us a summary of your experience.
Spomate
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Spomate: Your Ultimate Networking Companion Introducing Spomate, the iOS app designed to revolutionize how you manage and interact with your contacts. Whether you’re networking at an event or meeting someone new, Spomate ensures you never lose track of important connections. Key Features: • Create your own Digital Business card • Add Any Contact: Seamlessly add contacts in any format, including Instagram, Telegram links, and more • Interactive Map View: Easily view your saved contacts on a map, complete with filters to sort by the date they were added • Efficient Search: Quickly find contacts using descriptions and names, so you’re never left searching • Defining Welcome message for new contacts Solve Your Networking Dilemma Have you ever met someone interesting, exchanged contact information, and then struggled to remember their name later? With Spomate, you can recall the exact time and place you met, making it effortless to reconnect. Perfect for Networkers Spomate is tailor-made for individuals who frequently meet new people and attend networking events. Keep your connections organized and accessible, ensuring you maximize every networking opportunity. Download Spomate today and take control of your networking experience! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keybase at none against Spomate's 1. Spomate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Spomate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Keybase asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keybase ships an update every 3 months, Spomate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keybase | Spomate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (323 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 323 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keybase, Inc. | Ivan Liangasov pr Liangas |
Bugs and requests
Keybase
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Messaging issues and lost chats
- Unreliable file sharing
Requested features
4 requests- Add iPad app support
- Improve message threading and navigation
- Integrate with more social platforms
- Add password manager functionality
Spomate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Keybase
No in-app purchases
Spomate
- Unlimited contacts$1.991 Month









