# Keet vs Pine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pine at 100% against Keet's 64%. Pine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Keet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Keet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pine 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Keet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pine's.

Keet ships an update every 5 days, Pine daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keet | Pine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keet-private-encrypted-chat/id6443880549/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-close-friends-widget/id6789708744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Holepunch Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650235666) | [Undefined Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882113400) |

## What reviewers say

### Keet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keet-private-encrypted-chat/id6443880549)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-close-friends-widget/id6789708744)

Create fictional AI-generated photos of you and your friends in imaginative scenarios. Share these unique moments privately with your group and display them on your Home Screen widget. The app prioritizes privacy and safety with content screening and user controls.

**Highlights:** AI-generated fictional group photos, Private sharing among friends, Home Screen widget for latest photos, Reactions and comments on new casts, Save and share photos to other platforms, Privacy controls and safety screening

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pine Plus | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keet free?

Keet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pine free?

Pine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keet or Pine?

Pine is rated higher. Keet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Pine averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Keet or Pine have ads?

Pine shows ads; Keet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Keet or Pine?

Keet ships an update every 5 days, and Pine daily. Most recently, Keet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pine on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*