KeepMyVows vs Kea Survey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeepMyVows
This app helps users manage their Buddhist vows and commitments, including the 10 Virtues, Refuge Commitments, and various other vows. It provides a clear overview of all commitments, allows for review of past entries, and helps track daily tasks.
- Track 10 Virtues
- Manage Refuge Commitments
- Record Bodhisattva Vows
- Log Tantric Vows
- View all vows concisely
- Review book entries
- Track 'To Dos'
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The KeepMyVows app allows you to simply and easily keep your six times book practice for the 10 Virtues, as well as Refuge Commitments, Lifetime Layperson, Bodhisattva and Tantric Vows, if you have taken them. You're also able to see a concise list of all your vows and commitments, review your book entries at any time, and keep track of your 'To Dos'.
Kea Survey
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This project aims to measure: Spatial patterns in kea abundance, and Changes in kea abundance over time. All you need to do is set your intention to survey for kea in advance of your trip, and then record your hours, approximate location, what you were doing and whether or not you heard or saw kea, for each hour that you were out and about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KeepMyVows at every 2 weeks against Kea Survey's every 5 weeks. KeepMyVows also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KeepMyVows ships an update every 2 weeks, Kea Survey every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeepMyVows | Kea Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glynn Allen | Kea Conservation Trust |
In-app purchases
KeepMyVows
No in-app purchases
Kea Survey
No in-app purchases
