Comparison

Seedkeeper vs HashWatcher

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

Head to head
About

Seedkeeper

This app generates and securely stores passwords and mnemonic seedphrases, working in conjunction with a smart card. It offers PIN-protected access and supports various security specifications without requiring account registration or collecting personal data.

Highlights
  • Generate and store passwords and seedphrases
  • PIN-protected access
  • NFC card scanning for operation
  • Supports BIP39 protocol
  • No account registration or data collection
  • Open-source application
Features
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This application is the ideal companion to your Seedkeeper smart card, allowing you to generate and store a wide variety of secrets, including passwords and mnemonic seedphrases. Seedkeeper is the quickest and easiest way to generate and secure all the secrets linked to your digital life. In just a few clicks, you can create a strong password and store it in the secure memory of your Seedkeeper card. Easily import your login or authentication credentials, and manage them at your fingertips, wherever you are. Features : - No account registration or KYC: simply scan your card via NFC and operate autonomously. - PIN-protected access. - Compatible with BIP39 protocol, QRCode and SeedQR specifications. - No storage of sensitive information on the application. - No collection of personal data. - The application is open-source. Features : - Generate and import strong passwords or mnemonic seedphrases (BIP39). - Specify wallet descriptors. - Import free text. - Create an encrypted backup and import it into another Seedkeeper card.

About

HashWatcher

Monitor and control a wide range of cryptocurrency mining hardware from a single interface. Track hashrate, power, temperature, and efficiency in real-time. Optimize performance and receive alerts for potential issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time hashrate, power, and temperature monitoring
  • Birds-eye fleet view of all mining rigs
  • Remote monitoring via HashWatcher Hub
  • Overclocking and performance controls for supported miners
  • Smart temperature alerts
  • Exportable PDF reports for auditing and electricity tracking
  • Mac Menu Bar live stats
Features
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HashWatcher is a fast, local-first dashboard for monitoring and controlling Bitcoin mining hardware from one clean view. Track your entire fleet without filling your Home Screen with IP shortcuts. See hashrate, power, temperature, efficiency, uptime, pool status, and alerts across all supported miners. NEW: SolarWatcher Use solar, battery, grid, and home-load data to run miners smarter. SolarWatcher can help supported miners follow available surplus power, protect battery reserve, and automatically step between Low Power, Eco, Standard, and Super modes. Supported SolarWatcher integrations include Victron VRM, Home Assistant, Enphase IQ Gateway, APsystems EZ1, EcoFlow, Solar Assistant, and SolarEdge where configured. Fleet Monitoring -Bird’s-eye view of all miners -Real-time hashrate, power, temp, efficiency, uptime, and status -Charts and local telemetry history -Miner detail dashboards for troubleshooting -Temperature, VR temp, anomaly, block-found, and best-difficulty alerts Miner Controls -Overclocking and performance modes for supported solo miners -Braiins OS, LuxOS, VNish, BitAxe-family, NMMiner/NerdQaxe, Canaan, FutureBit, Lucky Miner, Hammer, and Bitdsk support -Supported Canaan controls including work modes, fan controls, LED/LCD options, and scheduling -Supported Antminer-class devices when running compatible firmware such as Braiins OS, LuxOS, or VNish Remote Monitoring -HashWatcher Hub/Gateway lets you monitor miners away from home through a private remote-access path. No port forwarding or dynamic DNS required. -Reports and Tools -Daily PDF reports -Maintenance planning and reminders -Energy and output tracking -Leaderboards and performance comparison -iOS widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch support, and Mac menu bar stats Supported examples include BitAxe Max, Ultra, Supra, Gamma, Gamma Turbo, Supra Hex, NerdQAxe+, NerdQAxe++, NerdQAxe+ Hydro running ESP-Miner, LuckyMiner LV06/LV08, Canaan Avalon Nano 3/Nano 3S, Avalon Q, Avalon Mini 3, Antminer S21/S19/S17-series devices and Braiins BMM101 devices.... and more. Privacy HashWatcher reads miner data directly from devices you configure. Optional cloud-backed features are used only for services such as Hub connectivity, alerts, leaderboards, and app features that need them. HashWatcher does not mine cryptocurrency. It monitors and manages supported mining hardware. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seedkeeper4 screens
HashWatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HashWatcher at 88% against Seedkeeper's 0%. HashWatcher also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (475 vs 3). Seedkeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HashWatcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Seedkeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HashWatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashWatcher has 475 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Seedkeeper's written reviews are positive against 88% of HashWatcher's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Seedkeeper versus HashWatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeedkeeperHashWatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.9 (475 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3475 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatochipEngineered Essentials Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

Seedkeeper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HashWatcher

All ratings475 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.6%

In-app purchases

None

Seedkeeper

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HashWatcher

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Seedkeeper free?
Seedkeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HashWatcher free?
HashWatcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seedkeeper or HashWatcher?
HashWatcher is rated higher. Seedkeeper averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HashWatcher averages 4.9 from 475 ratings.
Do Seedkeeper or HashWatcher have ads?
Neither Seedkeeper nor HashWatcher shows ads.

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