Comparison

K9 Chat vs Keet

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

Head to head
About

K9 Chat

This secure chat application offers end-to-end encryption and zero-trust communication for private teams and organizations. It supports audio, video, screensharing, and voice notes without tracking user activity. Access requires an account provided by an administrator.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Zero-trust communication
  • Anonymous messaging
  • Audio and video calls
  • Screensharing
  • Voice notes
Features
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K9 Chat is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app for organisations that run their own K9 Chat server. Messages, calls and files are encrypted on your device, so only the people in the conversation can read them. FEATURES • One-to-one and group messaging • Encrypted voice and video calls • Screen sharing • Voice messages • Photo, video and file sharing • Threads, replies and reactions FOR ORGANISATIONS K9 Chat connects only to K9 servers operated by your own organisation, whether on premise, cloud-hosted or hybrid. It is not a public messaging network and does not connect to any other service. BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD An account is required, and accounts are issued by your organisation's administrator. Without one, you will not be able to sign in.

About

Keet

This secure messenger offers a peer-to-peer communication experience, directly connecting your devices for private chats, file sharing, and calls. It prioritizes user control and privacy by avoiding central servers and data mining.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer direct connections
  • End-to-end encrypted messages
  • HD audio and video calls
  • Direct file sharing
  • Cross-platform support
  • No central servers or data mining
Features
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Keet is the chat app that knows nothing about you — a truly peer-to-peer way to connect. Your messages, files, and calls are shared directly between your devices, never through corporate servers. No central databases. No data mining. No one in the middle. Whether you’re chatting with friends, family, or your team, Keet keeps your conversations private, fast, and completely under your control. TRUE PRIVACY, BY DESIGN No servers. No data stored in the cloud. Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted and travel only between participants. Not even Keet can access your conversations. FAST, DIRECT CONNECTIONS P2P technology connects you device-to-device, reducing lag and server dependency. Built on next-generation distributed communication protocols. MODERN CHAT FEATURES 1-to-1 and group conversations. HD audio and video calls. File sharing with direct device transfer. Cross-platform support on desktop and mobile. WHY KEET IS DIFFERENT Other apps route your messages through remote data centers. Keet doesn’t. Your chats never touch a server - they stay between you and the people you trust. Your conversations belong to you. Keet just makes them happen - privately, instantly, peer-to-peer. Download Keet and take back control of your communication.

Screenshots

K9 Chat4 screens
Keet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: K9 Chat at 100% against Keet's 64%. K9 Chat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Keet's advantage is ratings volume (299 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

K9 Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keet has 299 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of K9 Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Keet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K9 Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, Keet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
K9 Chat versus Keet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK9 ChatKeet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (299 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2299 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#132 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColohost LLCHolepunch Inc

Customer experience

K9 Chat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Keet

All ratings299 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative28.3%

In-app purchases

None

K9 Chat

No in-app purchases

None

Keet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K9 Chat free?
K9 Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keet free?
Keet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, K9 Chat or Keet?
K9 Chat is rated higher. K9 Chat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keet averages 4.6 from 299 ratings.
Do K9 Chat or Keet have ads?
Neither K9 Chat nor Keet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K9 Chat or Keet?
K9 Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keet every 5 days. Most recently, K9 Chat was updated on October 16, 2026 and Keet on November 3, 2026.

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