# Bitkey vs KeepKey Mobile

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitkey | KeepKey Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitkey-bitcoin-wallet/id6476990471/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepkey-mobile/id6755204956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 171 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) | [KEY HODLERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561546079) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitkey-bitcoin-wallet/id6476990471)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🔒 Secure self-custody
- 💡 Innovative features like inheritance
- 🚀 Simple and clean UI
- 👍 Great support from team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open or stays on black screen
- 🐛 Transaction sending errors
- 🐛 Lack of basic security features (passcode/biometrics)
- 🐛 UTXO management is misleading

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Lightning Network integration
- Face ID/Biometric unlock for app
- Passcode for app unlock
- Live Bitcoin price updates


### KeepKey Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepkey-mobile/id6755204956)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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