Comparison

Keybase vs Tethrs

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging to social media users
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Multi-device support
  • Open source
  • Ad-free
Features
Read full description

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.

About

Tethrs

Connect privately with your closest friends and family in dedicated circles. Share authentic updates without algorithms or ads, and relive memories through a personal time capsule.

Highlights
  • Private circles for different groups
  • Authentic, unfiltered posts
  • Chronological, algorithm-free feed
  • Personal time capsule for memories
  • Integrated circle chat
Features
Read full description

Say goodbye to the noise, the algorithms, and the pressure of public social media. Welcome to Tethrs—the private space designed exclusively for you and your inner circle. Tethrs isn't about followers or going viral; it’s about staying connected with the people who actually matter. Whether it's your childhood best friends, your family, or your gym squad, Tethrs gives you a dedicated "Circle" for every part of your life. Why Tethrs? PRIVATE CIRCLES: Create custom spaces for different groups. What happens in the "Family Circle" stays in the Family Circle. AUTHENTIC POSTS: No filters, no performance—just real life. Share "Pings" (updates) with specific circles and see what your friends are truly up to. ALGORITHM-FREE: Your feed is chronological and curated by you. No ads, no "suggested" content, just your friends. TIME CAPSULE: Every update you share is saved in your personal Time Capsule. Relive your favorite memories whenever you want. CIRCLE CHAT: Dive deep into conversations with integrated real-time chat for every circle.

Screenshots

Keybase4 screens
Tethrs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tethrs at 100% against Keybase's 42%. Tethrs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Keybase's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tethrs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keybase has 323 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Keybase's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tethrs's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Keybase versus Tethrs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeybaseTethrs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (323 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKeybase, Inc.Michael Marchese

Customer experience

Keybase

All ratings320 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.3%

Tethrs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tethrs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Keybase

No in-app purchases

None

Tethrs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keybase free?
Keybase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tethrs free?
Tethrs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Keybase or Tethrs?
Tethrs is rated higher. Keybase averages 3.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Tethrs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Keybase or Tethrs have ads?
Neither Keybase nor Tethrs shows ads.

Other comparisons