Comparison

Bitkey vs KeepKey Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Bitkey

This app provides a secure and simple way to own and manage your bitcoin. It combines a mobile app, hardware device, and recovery tools for self-custody of your private keys. Manage transactions, set spending limits, and recover your funds without a seed phrase.

Highlights
  • Self-custody of private keys
  • 2-of-3 multi-signature security
  • Seed phrase-less recovery tools
  • Send, receive, and transfer bitcoin
  • Daily spending limits
  • Hardware wallet integration
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Bitkey is the safe, simple, and secure way to own and manage your bitcoin. It's a mobile app, hardware device, and a set of recovery tools all in one wallet. Bitkey is a 2-of-3 multi-signature wallet which means there are three private keys protecting your bitcoin. You always need two out of three keys to sign a transaction, giving you extra protection. If you hold bitcoin with an exchange, you don't control it. With Bitkey, you hold the private keys and control your money. Recovery Bitkey recovery tools help you recover your bitcoin if you lose your phone, hardware, or both, without needing a seed phrase. Device verification Verification on your Bitkey device provides an additional layer of security for confirming transfers and critical settings. Privacy Keep your balance and transactions private, with protections to ensure that everyone else — from onlookers to our servers — stays in the dark. Inheritance Put an inheritance plan in place for your bitcoin, with a process that’s simple to set up and secure by design. Visit https://bitkey.world to purchase the Bitkey hardware wallet and https://bitkey.world/learning-hub to learn more about how it works.

About

KeepKey Mobile

Securely view your cryptocurrency portfolio on your mobile device using your hardware wallet. Connect instantly via QR code to monitor all your holdings in real-time with a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • Secure QR code pairing
  • Real-time portfolio tracking
  • Support for 100+ cryptocurrencies
  • Dark mode interface
  • Instant balance updates
  • Read-only access
  • Works with KeepKey hardware wallets
Features
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KeepKey Mobile - Your Hardware Wallet, Everywhere Transform your KeepKey hardware wallet into a mobile experience. KeepKey Mobile is the official companion app that lets you securely view your cryptocurrency portfolio on your iPhone, anywhere, anytime. CRYPTO-GRADE SECURITY Your private keys never leave your KeepKey hardware wallet. KeepKey Mobile displays read-only portfolio information, ensuring your assets remain secure while giving you convenient mobile access. INSTANT QR CODE PAIRING Connect your mobile device to your desktop KeepKey vault in seconds: • Open your desktop vault at vault.keepkey.com • Generate a secure pairing QR code • Scan with your iPhone • View your portfolio instantly PORTFOLIO AT A GLANCE Monitor all your cryptocurrency holdings in one beautiful interface: • Bitcoin (BTC) • Ethereum (ETH) • Litecoin (LTC) • Thorchain (RUNE) • And 100+ supported assets Real-time portfolio values and balances, updated automatically. PRIVACY FIRST • No account registration required • No email or phone number needed • Your data stays on your device • Secure local storage • No third-party tracking FEATURES • Secure QR code pairing with desktop vault • Real-time portfolio tracking • Support for 100+ cryptocurrencies • Beautiful dark mode interface • Instant balance updates • Read-only access (maximum security) • Works with KeepKey hardware wallets WHO IS THIS FOR? • KeepKey hardware wallet owners • Cryptocurrency investors who want mobile portfolio access • Security-conscious users who prefer cold storage • Anyone managing multiple crypto assets ABOUT KEEPKEY KeepKey is a premium hardware wallet that provides best-in-class security for your cryptocurrency. With KeepKey Mobile, you get the convenience of mobile access without compromising the security of cold storage. REQUIREMENTS • KeepKey hardware wallet • Desktop computer with KeepKey vault (vault.keepkey.com) • WiFi connection for pairing YOUR KEYS, YOUR CRYPTO Remember: KeepKey Mobile is a read-only companion app. All transactions still require your physical KeepKey device and PIN. Your private keys remain secure in your hardware wallet. SUPPORT Need help? Visit keepkey.com for guides, FAQs, and customer support. Download KeepKey Mobile today and take your portfolio with you, securely.

Screenshots

Bitkey4 screens
KeepKey Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: KeepKey Mobile at free against Bitkey's paid. KeepKey Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bitkey's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 1). 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

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

KeepKey Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitkey has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bitkey versus KeepKey Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitkeyKeepKey Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (136 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlock, Inc.KEY HODLERS LLC

Customer experience

Bitkey

All ratings137 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative22.6%

KeepKey Mobile

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

Bugs and requests

Bitkey

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App inaccessible (black screen with logo)
  • Cannot send money (transaction error)
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Toggles not working in settings
  • Cannot generate more than one receive address without reloading app
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  • Fingerprint setup not working
  • Inheritance feature bug (stuck in a loop)
  • App crashing after Tyson fight
  • Bitcoin price not updating live
  • Daily spend limit without passcode/biometric login

Requested features

16 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Lightning Network integration
  • Face ID/Biometric unlock for app
  • Passcode for app unlock
  • Live Bitcoin price updates
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  • Ability to generate multiple receive addresses easily
  • LDK integration
  • Improved emergency exit plan (seed phrase export)
  • Support for more languages
  • xPub export
  • Built-in estate planning feature
  • Swap stored fingerprint or add multiple
  • Multi-custodial option for tax-deferred IRAs
  • Advanced user settings
  • Live chart for BTC price
  • Hide security hub tab bar option

KeepKey Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitkey

No in-app purchases

None

KeepKey Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitkey free?
Bitkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeepKey Mobile free?
KeepKey Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bitkey or KeepKey Mobile?
KeepKey Mobile is rated higher. Bitkey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while KeepKey Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bitkey or KeepKey Mobile have ads?
Neither Bitkey nor KeepKey Mobile shows ads.

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