KS Keychain vs Huekeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KS Keychain
This app acts as a digital key, allowing users to store and access their digital keys for instant entry. It offers a streamlined interface for managing keys and profile settings, with a focus on quick access via Bluetooth. A widget enhances the user experience for ultimate convenience.
- Store digital keys
- Instant access via Bluetooth
- Digital Key Widget
- Streamlined UI
- Manage profile and settings
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Salto KS Keychain is your Digital Key, ready to go and at your fingertips. We made this straightforward, lightweight version of the Salto KS app with you, our everyday users, in mind. Just like your favorite keychain, this app holds your keys for instant access. Log in with your Salto KS credentials to generate your Digital Key and make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Just like with the Salto KS app, tap the button and then gently tap the lock with your smartphone. With KS Keychain on your phone and watch, you can: Store all your Digital Keys in one place Use the Digital Key Widget for the ultimate experience Enjoy a sleek and straightforward UI with a focus on your Digital Key Manage your Profile and Digital Key Settings
Huekeep
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Huekeep is the private, offline-first formula book built for independent hair colorists. Open a client, duplicate the last successful formula, adjust what changed, add result photos, and get back to the chair. Huekeep is designed for speed during a busy salon day, with large controls, reusable product details, recent values, and durable drafts. KEEP EVERY CLIENT CLOSE • Save client profiles, contact details, care notes, and sensitivities • Optionally copy one selected iPhone contact into a new client form • Search clients, formulas, brands, shades, and notes CAPTURE THE WHOLE FORMULA • Organize formulas into Roots, Mids, Ends, Toner, or custom bowls • Record brand, line, shade, quantity, unit, developer, ratio, timing, and application notes • Reuse recent values and favorite ingredients • Scale formula quantities with precise ratio math REMEMBER EVERY VISIT • Keep completed visits in chronological history • Duplicate the last formula into a new editable draft • Save before-and-after photos with the visit • Export a client’s formula history as a readable PDF PRIVATE BY DESIGN Huekeep needs no account and works without salon Wi-Fi. Client information stays inside the app on your iPhone unless you deliberately export it. There are no ads, analytics, third-party trackers, or automatic uploads. Optional Face ID or device-passcode lock adds an in-app privacy gate. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Create a complete local backup, export formula data as CSV, and restore a validated backup whenever needed. Backup, export, and restore remain available in the free version. Huekeep is free for up to 15 clients. A single optional lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited clients and favorite ingredients. No subscription. Huekeep records professional notes and performs measurement calculations; it does not provide chemical, allergy, or medical advice. Always follow product instructions and professional safety practices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KS Keychain at none against Huekeep's 1. KS Keychain also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Huekeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KS Keychain asks for nothing beyond the download.
KS Keychain ships an update every 3 weeks, Huekeep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KS Keychain | Huekeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salto CloudWorks B.V. | Kynera Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
KS Keychain
No in-app purchases
Huekeep
- Lifetime Unlock$19.99








