Comparison

Maverick Key Cutting Machine vs Key Library

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

Head to head
About

Maverick Key Cutting Machine

Features
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The Maverick Key Cutting Machine is the ideal solution for those looking for an inexpensive backup, or entry-level key machine backed by a reputable American company with state-side technical support and warranty repair services. Unlike other machines at this price point, The Maverick can decode, originate, and duplicate all major commercial and residential keys while boasting one of the most comprehensive automotive key code databases in its class. It also makes quick work of motorcycle keys, single and double-edge keys, 6 and 8-cut Tibbe, dimple keys, and it can even handle tubular keys (a.k.a. Ace keys for you old timers). All but high-security and double-edge automotive require nothing more than an inexpensive supplemental jaw from your preferred Maverick dealer.

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Key Library

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Everyone has a drawer, hook, or junk bin full of keys with no idea what they open. Key Library solves that โ€” permanently. PHOTOGRAPH EVERY KEY ONCE Snap a photo of any key โ€” house, garage, padlock, filing cabinet, mailbox โ€” and add a quick note about what it opens. Key Library automatically reads any stamped code on the key and keeps a smart visual fingerprint of its shape and cut pattern. FIND OUT WHAT A MYSTERY KEY OPENS Found a key with no idea what it's for? Scan it with Identify Key, and Key Library checks it against everything you've already saved โ€” flagging Exact and Likely matches so you know at a glance whether you've seen it before. BUILT FOR REAL KEY DRAWERS Works regardless of how the key is rotated or flipped when you scan it Organize by Automotive, Household, or Commercial Search and filter by notes, tags, category, or detected key codes Add a photo of both sides for extra-reliable matching ENTIRELY PRIVATE, BY DESIGN Key Library has no account, no login, and no cloud. Every photo, note, and match happens right on your iPhone using Apple's on-device Vision framework โ€” nothing is ever uploaded anywhere. Your key drawer stays exactly as private as it already is. Free to start โ€” catalog your first several keys at no cost, with a simple one-time upgrade if your collection grows. Stop guessing. Start knowing what every key in that drawer actually does.

Screenshots

Maverick Key Cutting Machine1 screens
Key Library3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maverick Key Cutting Machine at none against Key Library's 2. Maverick Key Cutting Machine also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Key Library sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Maverick Key Cutting Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Maverick Key Cutting Machine versus Key Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaverick Key Cutting MachineKey Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size308 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLock Labs, Inc.JOSHUA ADAM PEARCE-GARCIA

In-app purchases

None

Maverick Key Cutting Machine

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Key Library

One-time2
  • Standard$4.99
  • Unlimited$12.99

Questions

Is Maverick Key Cutting Machine free?
Maverick Key Cutting Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Key Library free?
Key Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maverick Key Cutting Machine or Key Library have ads?
Neither Maverick Key Cutting Machine nor Key Library shows ads.

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