Comparison

Primal vs Keet

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

Head to head
About

Primal

Experience a next-generation social media platform built on Nostr and Bitcoin. Enjoy rich media feeds, long-form articles, and integrated Bitcoin wallet functionality. Discover content easily and authorize other Nostr apps with remote login.

Highlights
  • Rich media feeds with playback
  • Built-in Bitcoin wallet
  • Long form articles
  • Extensive content discovery
  • Advanced search
  • Remote Login for Nostr apps
  • Configurable ambient sounds
Features
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Next generation social media powered by Nostr and Bitcoin. Primal features rich feeds with media playback, built-in wallet, long form articles, extensive content discovery, advanced search. Primal can also be used to authorize activity in compatible Nostr apps using Remote Login. During an active remote session, Primal can play user-configurable ambient sounds that continue while the app is in the background. Our terms of use are available at: http://primal.net/terms

About

Keet

Connect directly with others using a peer-to-peer messenger. Your messages, files, and calls are encrypted and shared only between devices, ensuring complete privacy and control without corporate servers or data mining.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer direct messaging
  • End-to-end encrypted calls
  • Direct file sharing
  • No central servers
  • Cross-platform support
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

Primal4 screens
Keet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keet at none against Primal's 5. Primal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Primal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Keet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Primal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 928 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Primal's written reviews are positive against 67% of Keet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, Keet every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Primal versus Keet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimalKeet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (928 ratings) — better4.6 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings928 — better196
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB221 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPrimal Systems Incorporated.Holepunch Inc

Customer experience

Primal

All ratings928 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.9%

Keet

All ratings196 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Primal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing relay connections when switching to desktop
  • Issues with account creation and sign-in process
  • Inconsistent display of reactions from other Nostr apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Nostr reaction types
  • Implement robust community/subreddit features
  • Improve cache management and clearing options
  • Provide better account management and sign-out options

Keet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Primal

Subscriptions4
  • Primal Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Primal Pro Monthly$69.991 Month
  • Primal Premium Yearly$69.991 Year
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  • Primal Pro Yearly Subscription$749.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prepaid Nostr Zaps$4.99
None

Keet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Primal free?
Primal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keet free?
Keet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Primal or Keet?
Primal is rated higher. Primal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while Keet averages 4.6 from 196 ratings.
Do Primal or Keet have ads?
Neither Primal nor Keet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Primal or Keet?
Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Keet every 9 days. Most recently, Primal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Keet on September 23, 2026.

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