Ekey Smart Key vs Keynex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ekey Smart Key
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Ekey is a smart and reliable system that allows you to use your phone as your car key.
Keynex
Manage your vehicle remotely with this application. It offers advanced security features and simplifies car access and control. Enjoy a seamless experience with your car.
- Remote car control
- High-level security
- Convenient access
- Simplified car management
- Mobile app interface
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Keynex turns an iPhone into a car key. Go to the car and it will open, step back and it will close. You don't need a keychain. • Open, close and start the machine from your phone. • Keyless: the threshold for opening and closing is adjustable. • Send the key to the person by name, for a day, a week, or forever. The days, hours, zone, and speed are configurable (Plus). • Give the key nearby, without Internet, even to a person without an account. • You can see who drove and when: the trip history and the current position. • Multiple machines in one application, each with its own name and illustration. • The status of the car in Dynamic Island and on the lock screen. • Sell or donate a car: the keys of the guests extinguish themselves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ekey Smart Key at none against Keynex's 2. Ekey Smart Key also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Keynex's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Keynex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Ekey Smart Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ekey Smart Key ships an update every 4 months, Keynex every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Ekey Smart Key | Keynex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lightwavetechnology | Keyvault auto LLC |
In-app purchases
Ekey Smart Key
No in-app purchases
Keynex
- Keynex Plus Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Keynex Plus Yearly7 Days trial$79.001 Year
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