Comparison

Portal Keys vs Vellum

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

Head to head
About

Portal Keys

This reflective tool helps you create and practice positive "why" questions to uncover patterns, opportunities, and personal growth. It encourages a mindset focused on possibility and momentum, offering a distraction-free space for introspection.

Highlights
  • Create meaningful 'why' questions
  • Practice questions distraction-free
  • Explore intentional mindset work
  • Focus on possibility and growth
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Portal Keys is a simple, elegant space for creating and practicing your own positive “why” questions — a reflective tool that helps your mind notice possibility, patterns, and opportunities you might otherwise miss. A Portal Key isn’t an affirmation in the statement sense of the word. It’s an affirming question that invites your mind to look for evidence of growth and momentum. Examples: • Why am I finding more clarity around my finances? • Why is it becoming easier for me to wake up early and start my day with purpose? • Why do I find energy for what matters most? The app helps you: • Create meaningful Portal Keys • Practice your questions distraction-free • Explore a more intentional way of working with your mindset Portal Keys is for anyone who wants to notice evidence of possibility instead of rehearing evidence of limitation. Ask the question. Notice the moments. Grow your reality. Portal Keys is free forever and 100% offline

About

Vellum

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Vellum is a peaceful space for scripture reflection, prayer journaling, and daily faith growth. Write down meaningful Bible verses, reflect on your spiritual journey, and build a deeper connection with God through a beautiful and simple journaling experience. FEATURES • Daily scripture reflections • Prayer journaling • Save favorite Bible verses • Beautiful minimalist design • Organize personal faith notes • Daily inspiration and reminders • Simple and distraction-free experience Whether you are studying scripture, writing prayers, or reflecting on your day, Vellum helps you create a calm and meaningful spiritual routine. Designed for Christians seeking a modern and peaceful faith journal experience. Privacy Policy: https://vellum.madeapps.org/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://vellum.madeapps.org/terms.html

Screenshots

Portal Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Portal Keys at none against Vellum's 2. Portal Keys also leads on device support. On price 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. Vellum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Portal Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Portal Keys versus Vellum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortal KeysVellum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAminah BurchSalih Turhan

In-app purchases

None

Portal Keys

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vellum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Portal Keys free?
Portal Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vellum free?
Vellum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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