Comparison

Keet vs Wave

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wave

A privacy-focused messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted chats without requiring sign-ups or personal information. It utilizes a decentralized network for enhanced user control and supports both one-to-one and group conversations.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No sign-up required
  • Decentralized network
  • One-to-one and group chats
  • Optional Bluesky integration
  • Ad-free and tracker-free
Features
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Wave: Secure Messaging Wave is a privacy-first messaging app built for people who value security, simplicity, and control. Chat freely without signing up, sharing personal details, or trusting centralized servers. You can start messaging instantly. Wave uses end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you and the people you’re chatting with can read messages. Conversations are encrypted on your device and decrypted only by recipients. Powered by XMTP, Wave is built on a decentralized messaging network reducing reliance on central servers and giving users more control over their conversations. Wave supports fast one-to-one messaging and secure group conversations in a clean, minimal interface with no clutter or distractions. You can optionally connect your Bluesky account to message people you already know, or simply use Wave on its own without linking any account. Wave is designed with privacy at its core, with end-to-end encrypted messages, a privacy-first architecture, and no ads or trackers.

Screenshots

Keet4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wave at 5.0 against Keet's 4.6. Keet's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 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

Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keet has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keet ships an update every 5 days, Wave every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Keet versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeetWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (205 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHolepunch IncSimhadri Bogula

Customer experience

Keet

All ratings205 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative28.7%

Wave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Keet

No in-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keet free?
Keet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Keet or Wave?
Wave is rated higher. Keet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Keet or Wave have ads?
Neither Keet nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keet or Wave?
Keet ships an update every 5 days, and Wave every 4 weeks. Most recently, Keet was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wave on October 7, 2026.

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