Comparison

GK Trident vs Vibe Canvas

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

Head to head
About

GK Trident

Secure your computer with phone-based keyless entry. Automatically lock your device when you step away and unlock it upon your return. Offers two-factor authentication for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Keyless computer entry
  • Automatic locking/unlocking
  • Proximity detection via Bluetooth
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Local secure information storage
Features
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GateKeeper Trident allows you to lock and unlock your computer with your phone. Secure your computer with keyless entry. After installing GateKeeper Trident on your phone, pair it to your computer using the GateKeeper desktop application. The Trident app can automatically lock your computer when you walk away and unlock it when you walk back - no need to manually lock your computer or enter your password to log in. We also provide 2-factor authentication for unlocking. Trident uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology to estimate your proximity to your computer. All secure information is stored locally on your computer and nothing is transmitted over the air. IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: * Your phone must support Bluetooth Low Energy advertising * Your computer must be running Windows 7, 8, 10 or OS X High Sierra / Mojave * You must install the GateKeeper desktop software (version 3.5.x and up) available from: https://gkaccess.com/software.html * Your computer must have the GateKeeper USB dongle. These can be purchased from: https://gkaccess.com/store.html If running Windows 10, you may also use your computer’s internal BLE or an external BLE dongle. For any questions or comments, please email us at info@gkaccess.com.

About

Vibe Canvas

This interactive digital whiteboard allows teams to collaborate in real-time, brainstorm ideas, and present content. Users can write, draw, use sticky notes, and annotate documents on an infinite canvas. Boards are automatically saved for easy access and can be exported for sharing.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for writing and sketching
  • Real-time collaboration with others
  • Moveable sticky notes for annotations
  • Annotate PDFs and presentations
  • Export boards to PDF
  • Import images and documents
Features
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Vibe’s interactive digital whiteboard software empowers your team to collaborate, innovate, and ideate like never before. Create boards to write and draw, and have others join in real-time. You’ll get all of the benefits of a physical whiteboard, complete with sticky notes. With Vibe’s collaboration features, you can engage with people in other locations, join and access boards in real-time, move images and text, and annotate pdfs and presentations. As you work, boards are automatically saved to your Vibe account, so you can easily pick up where you left off. **Vibe has full functionality on iPad and is view-only on iPhone**. The Vibe app is fully compatible with the Vibe board, a 55" 4k touchscreen smartboard for offices, classrooms, and homes. Features: • Write and sketch on an infinite canvas • Change pen size and color to get your point across • Create moveable sticky-notes for annotations and brainstorming • Join and share boards to collaborate with others in real-time • Export boards to PDF to share with colleagues and friends • Import images or PDF documents into the canvas for easy annotation • Call attention to presentations with the highlighter and laser pointer tool Ideal for businesses, home offices, schools and classrooms, with Vibe you have the freedom to communicate and create interactively. Whether you’re building a project alongside your team members, conducting a brainstorming or training session, or presenting in a client meeting, Vibe’s collaboration software makes it easy to share ideas. Vibe is collaboration software for however you work, create, brainstorm, ideate, connect, and share - check out our website for more info: https://vibe.us.

Screenshots

GK Trident4 screens
Vibe Canvas3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vibe Canvas at 3.7 against GK Trident's 3.3. Vibe Canvas also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). GK Trident's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Vibe Canvas holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GK Trident ships an update every 7 months, Vibe Canvas every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GK Trident versus Vibe Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGK TridentVibe Canvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings)3.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings919 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUntethered Labs, Inc.Vibe Inc. (U.S.)

Customer experience

GK Trident

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Vibe Canvas

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

GK Trident

No in-app purchases

None

Vibe Canvas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GK Trident free?
GK Trident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibe Canvas free?
Vibe Canvas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GK Trident or Vibe Canvas?
Vibe Canvas is rated higher. GK Trident averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Vibe Canvas averages 3.7 from 19 ratings.
Do GK Trident or Vibe Canvas have ads?
Neither GK Trident nor Vibe Canvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GK Trident or Vibe Canvas?
GK Trident ships an update every 7 months, and Vibe Canvas every 2 months. Most recently, GK Trident was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vibe Canvas on October 24, 2026.

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