Comparison

WaaKey vs EdgeVault

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

Head to head
About

WaaKey

Transform your Apple Watch into a secure digital car key. Unlock and drive your compatible vehicle directly from your wrist, eliminating the need for physical keys. Experience seamless connectivity and advanced security for effortless access.

Highlights
  • Unlock and drive car from Apple Watch
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Keyless access
  • Advanced encryption security
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Intuitive interface
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Unlock and drive your car effortlessly with WaaKey, the ultimate Bluetooth key solution that puts your key right on your wrist. Turn your Apple Watch into a secure, convenient, and stylish digital key. Key Features: Seamless Connectivity: Instantly connect with your car via Bluetooth for quick access. Unlock & Drive: Use your Apple Watch to unlock doors and drive—no need to carry physical keys. Always On Hand: Enjoy the convenience of having your vehicle key always on your wrist, ready to go wherever you are. Advanced Security: Utilizes the same encryption technology as your vehicle manufacturer’s app, ensuring top-tier security. Intuitive Design: Easy-to-use interface designed specifically for the Apple Watch (including watch face complications). Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying keys and experience the future of driving with WaaKey. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of keyless access right from your wrist! WaaKey is currently compatible with the following vehicles: Rivian 2022 - 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles (Gen 1) Rivian 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles (Gen 2) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: WaaKey is not associated with Rivian Automotive, Inc.

About

EdgeVault

Features
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The only iOS app that combines knife collection, sharpening sessions, whetstone tracking, EDC logs, and wishlist — all in one place. No more spreadsheets. No more guessing which stones you used or what angle you sharpened at. EdgeVault is purpose-built for serious knife enthusiasts and sharpeners. 【What You Can Do】 ▷ Knife Collection Log every knife: brand, model, steel (CPM-S30V, VG-10, S110V, 154CM, Damascus…), blade shape, blade length, total length, lock type, handle material, acquired from, and purchase price. Photo per knife. Free up to 10 knives. ▷ Sharpening Sessions Record every session: stones used in order, edge angle, duration, sharpness rating (1–5 stars), before/after photos, and notes. Every knife shows how long since it was last sharpened — at a glance. ▷ Whetstone Library Track every stone you own: brand, name, grit, type (water / oil / diamond / ceramic / strop), surface condition, last dressed date, notes, and photo. Free up to 10 stones. No other knife app tracks whetstones. ▷ EDC Log Record which knife you carried each day. Tap any date on the monthly calendar to review that day's carry. Tap a log entry to edit knife or date. ▷ Wishlist Save knives you want: brand, model, steel, estimated price, notes, and photo. Mark as purchased — the app pre-fills the knife form automatically so you don't enter data twice. Free up to 10 items. ▷ Share Cards Generate shareable image cards from any knife or sharpening session. Post to r/knives, r/sharpening, r/knifeclub, r/chefknives, or Instagram. Free (with watermark) — Pro removes the watermark or shows your Instagram handle. ▷ CSV Export Export your knives, whetstones, sessions, wishlist, and EDC logs as CSV — for insurance, appraisal, or spreadsheets. Free for all users. ▷ Photo ZIP Backup Export a full backup with photos as a ZIP, and import it on another device. Free for all users. ▷ Stats Collection total value, sharpening frequency per knife, most-sharpened ranking, most-used whetstone ranking, average sharpness rating, and EDC rotation history. Access from Settings. 【Who It's For】 · Pocket knife collectors who've outgrown a spreadsheet · Sharpeners who can't remember the angle, stones, or lube they used last time · EDC carriers who want a log of their daily carry rotation · Chef knife enthusiasts who take Shapton Glass, Naniwa, or DMT stones to their Shun or Global seriously · Anyone frustrated by KnifeApp's bugs, missing model field, or forced social features · Whetstone hoarders who want to actually track their stones 【Your Data Stays on Your Device】 Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to external servers. No account required. No risk from a service shutting down. 【Pricing】 · Free: 10 knives, 10 whetstones, 10 wishlist items. All core features included — sharpening sessions, EDC log, stats, CSV export, photo ZIP backup, and share cards (with watermark). · EdgeVault Pro (one-time $6.99): Unlimited knives, whetstones & wishlist. Watermark-free share cards. Instagram handle on cards. Pay once, yours forever. ---------------------- Developer: Kore Apps Contact: support@kore-apps.com ----------------------

Screenshots

EdgeVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WaaKey at 13.0 against EdgeVault's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WaaKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EdgeVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WaaKey versus EdgeVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaaKeyEdgeVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOffWire LLCkazuki korenori

Bugs and requests

WaaKey

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No vehicle linked to account error
  • App cannot be redownloaded after deletion/reset
  • Login fails, especially with 2FA
  • App stops working after a period
  • Watch key is not consistently detected
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  • App not found on phone or watch after transfer/reset
  • Car does not go to sleep after app installation
  • Key request software issues causing repeated sync requests
  • App causes additional bugs in Rivian software

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve battery widget update frequency
  • Allow starting climate from the app
  • Add option to open just trunk and frunk
  • Clarify if watch constantly connects to vehicle
  • Provide clear instructions for pairing and usage
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  • Add support for Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra via Shortcuts

EdgeVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WaaKey

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

EdgeVault

One-time1
  • EdgeVault Pro$6.99

Questions

Is WaaKey free?
WaaKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EdgeVault free?
EdgeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WaaKey or EdgeVault have ads?
Neither WaaKey nor EdgeVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaaKey or EdgeVault?
WaaKey ships an update fortnightly, and EdgeVault fortnightly. Most recently, WaaKey was updated on October 21, 2026 and EdgeVault on October 5, 2026.

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