Comparison

Keybase vs Kainnect

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
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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.

About

Kainnect

Discover and connect with the convention community. Find events, manage your schedule, and share moments with artists, cosplayers, and fellow attendees. Stay organized and engaged before, during, and after your next convention.

Highlights
  • Convention discovery with interactive maps
  • Smart check-in for instant access
  • Badge scanning to follow creators
  • Community feed for posts and updates
  • Short-form video discovery
  • Customizable artist/vendor portfolios
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Schedule import and reminders
Features
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Kainnect is the home of the convention community — built for artists, cosplayers, vendors, and attendees who live for their next convention. Share what you love, find your people, and never miss a moment on the show floor. KEY FEATURES • Convention Discovery — Browse active and upcoming cons on an interactive map. Tap in to see schedules, venue maps, artist alley layouts, and vendor hall floor plans. • Smart Check-In — Check in to a convention up to 7 days ahead or while you're there. Get instant access to maps, schedules, your badge QR code, and the community feed. • Badge Scanner — Scan artist and vendor badges to follow creators, save shops, and remember everyone you met when you get home. • Community Feed — Post photos, videos, and updates. Follow artists, cosplayers, and friends. Like, comment, and share the moments that matter. • Shorts — Swipeable full-screen video to discover cosplay reveals, build timelapses, and con highlights from creators around the scene. • Portfolios & Profiles — Artists and vendors get a customizable portfolio. Attendees get a profile that travels with them, con to con. • Direct & Group Messaging — Real-time chat to plan meetups, coordinate panels, or just keep in touch between cons. • Achievements & Leaderboards — Earn badges for check-ins, posts, and connections. Climb the leaderboard at your favorite events. • Schedule Import — Drop in a convention PDF schedule and Kainnect parses it into events you can save, share, and get reminders for. • Secure by Design — Two-factor authentication, encrypted sessions, and granular privacy controls. Your account, your rules. Whether you're working a booth in artist alley, debuting a new cosplay, vending in the dealer hall, or just there for the panels — Kainnect connects you to the people and moments that make conventions worth showing up for.

Screenshots

Keybase4 screens
Kainnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kainnect at 5.0 against Keybase's 3.5. Kainnect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Keybase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (323 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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

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

Kainnect 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keybase ships an update every 3 months, Kainnect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Keybase versus Kainnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeybaseKainnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (323 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings323 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKeybase, Inc.BRAYDEN DIOGENES LOUIS VELEZ

Customer experience

Keybase

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

Kainnect

All ratings1 ratings
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

Kainnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Keybase

No in-app purchases

None

Kainnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keybase free?
Keybase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kainnect free?
Kainnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Keybase or Kainnect?
Kainnect is rated higher. Keybase averages 3.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Kainnect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Keybase or Kainnect have ads?
Kainnect shows ads; Keybase does not.
Which is updated more often, Keybase or Kainnect?
Keybase ships an update every 3 months, and Kainnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Keybase was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kainnect on October 31, 2026.

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