Firefly vs MetaKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firefly
This app aggregates social networks and Web3 platforms, allowing users to explore on-chain activity, collect NFTs, and manage community proposals. It enables cross-posting and following various addresses to enhance social media reach.
- Explore on-chain activity
- Collect free NFTs
- Track community proposals and voting
- Cross-post to multiple networks
- Follow various addresses
- Sync follows across networks
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Firefly is a social app for exploring what’s happening onchain. Developed by Mask Network, Firefly seamlessly combines centralized social networks like X (Twitter) with Web3 social networks and NFT platforms such as Lens, Farcaster, Mirror, Gitcoin, Snapshot, and the Ethereum ecosystem. DIVE INTO WEB3 · Stay informed with product launches and alpha through Firefly’s powerful social feeds. · Collect free NFTs and stay updated on trending drops in the NFT feed. · Keep track of your community proposals and voting through Snapshot. SOCIAL LIKE A PRO · Cross-post to reach your followers and expand your audience across all networks. · Follow @username handles, .eth addresses, 0x addresses, and more. · Improve your feed by logging in to X to see what the profiles you follow are posting and minting in Web3. Optionally, you can sync your follows across networks. Have feedback? Email us at feedback@firefly.land or send us a message on any network. @thefireflyapp on X (Twitter) @fireflyapp on Farcaster @fireflyapp on Lens
MetaKey
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MetaKey: A Secure Communication and Asset Management Tool Integrating Encrypted Wallet and Instant Messaging Features Secure Ethereum Wallet The MetaKey encrypted wallet allows you to securely send, store, and manage Ethereum assets (such as ETH and USDT) and stablecoins (such as DAI). With our multi-chain Ethereum wallet application, you can confidently control your cryptocurrencies and digital assets. This application supports the Ethereum mainnet, Binance Smart Chain, and EVM-compatible chains. User-Friendly Communication With end-to-end one-on-one chat and encrypted group chats, no one can snoop on your communications. MetaKey integrates an instant messaging application that generates a unique chat identity proof through your Ethereum address. With an address, you can start chatting globally, eliminating centralized message relays and enhancing the privacy and security of message delivery. All direct messages are encrypted using end-to-end encryption technology, ensuring that no messages reveal the identity of the sender or receiver. Therefore, even MetaKey cannot know who is talking to whom or what they are discussing. Build Global Connections Explore, connect, and join your favorite group chat communities and friends. Whether it’s small groups, art collectives, cryptocurrency traders, or future large organizations, you can exchange messages on MetaKey. We support group chats for thousands of participants, allowing for open discussions. Create Private Accounts Create an account using your Ethereum address to protect your privacy. When you create a free account, you do not need to provide any personal information, including but not limited to phone numbers, email addresses, or bank account information. Your wallet's private key is generated locally and securely stored, ensuring that only you can access your funds and financial transactions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Firefly at weekly against MetaKey's every 2 months. MetaKey's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). 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.
Firefly ships an update weekly, MetaKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firefly | MetaKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SUJITEKU LIMITED LIABILITY CO. | METAKEY TECHNOLOGY - FZCO |
In-app purchases
Firefly
No in-app purchases
MetaKey
No in-app purchases









