Comparison

KeyBean vs PlanToCode

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

Head to head
About

KeyBean

Features
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KeyBean is a management software designed specifically for Apple, aimed at efficiently managing SSH keys, certificates, and CA (Certificate Authority) information. It provides a modern, user-friendly GUI that enables users to easily and conveniently edit and manage these critical security resources. The software comprehensively supports multiple key generation methods including ED25519, ECDSA, and RSA, allowing users to flexibly choose key lengths and offering quick key fingerprint viewing capabilities. Users can directly generate user or server certificates from CA and keys, conveniently reusing existing certificate information to create new certificates, thereby avoiding traditional complex command-line operations. ===================================== Subscription fee - 3.99/year Lifetime fee - $9.99 Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee

About

PlanToCode

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PlanToCode for iOS connects to PlanToCode Desktop so you can work with the same local projects and coding-agent sessions from iPhone, Mac, or Windows. Open PlanToCode Desktop and enable Mobile access. Then add a project, create a session, send instructions, inspect files, and review diffs from iPhone. Continue the same work in either app. PlanToCode uses the OpenAI/Codex account and subscription you connect. Your existing OpenAI/Codex plan supplies coding-agent access; PlanToCode does not bundle or replace it. Use iPhone and desktop to work with the same projects and sessions: - Add a project from a folder on the connected desktop - Create a coding-agent session or open an existing one - Continue workspace chat with text, dictation, queued follow-ups, and completion alerts - Pick model and reasoning settings for supported sessions - Browse project files from the selected desktop - Preview Markdown, Mermaid diagrams, media, files, and git diff details - Review git changes and patch details - Open agent notifications directly into the matching desktop, project, session, and agent chat - See reconnect state when the desktop or network changes How it works: 1. Install and open PlanToCode Desktop from https://plantocode.com/downloads on your Mac or Windows computer. 2. Sign in on desktop and iOS with the same account and region. On desktop, enable Mobile access. 3. Pick the connected desktop in the iOS app. Add or select a project, then create or open a session. 4. Work in either app and continue the same project and session on the other. The desktop runs the agent and owns access to local repositories. The iOS app creates and controls projects and sessions through the authenticated PlanToCode relay. Requirements: - PlanToCode Desktop on your host computer - Internet connectivity for account and device relay Review generated changes and AI output before using them. Terms of Service: https://plantocode.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://plantocode.com/privacy

Screenshots

KeyBean3 screens
PlanToCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlanToCode at every 3 weeks against KeyBean's every 7 months. KeyBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and PlanToCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, PlanToCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
KeyBean versus PlanToCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyBeanPlanToCode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈhelpful bits GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeyBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

PlanToCode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is KeyBean free?
KeyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlanToCode free?
PlanToCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyBean or PlanToCode have ads?
Neither KeyBean nor PlanToCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyBean or PlanToCode?
KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, and PlanToCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, KeyBean was updated on September 19, 2026 and PlanToCode on September 21, 2026.

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