Comparison

KX vs Archivio

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

Head to head
About

KX

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KX-KeyTool lets you manage your KX701 hardware security key directly from iPhone, over NFC or USB-C. β–  Connection β€’ NFC: Hold the token near the back of your iPhone to read its contents. β€’ USB-C: Plug the token directly into your iPhone's USB-C port. β–  Key Management Generate ECC and RSA key pairs on the token, review key details, and delete keys you no longer need. β–  Certificate Management Create a certificate signing request (CSR), submit it to your certificate authority, and write the issued certificate back to the token. PKCS#7 signing is supported. β–  PIN Management Change the user PIN and the administrator PIN, and unblock a PIN that has been locked by repeated incorrect entries. β–  Reset Reset the token to its initial state and set it up again. β–  Security Private keys are generated inside the token and never leave the hardware. All signing operations run on the token itself. Available in English, 繁體中文, and ζ—₯本θͺž.

About

Archivio

Features
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Archivio backs up your photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad directly to an external USB drive. No cloud, no subscriptions β€” your files stay yours. SMART SYNC Only copies what's new. Already backed up files are automatically skipped, saving time and space. Pause and resume anytime. Failed files automatically retry on the next run. SAFE & NON-DESTRUCTIVE Archivio only copies β€” it never modifies or deletes anything from your Photo Library or your drive. File integrity is verified after every copy. Your originals are always safe. FULL QUALITY Preserves original HEIC, RAW, and video formats. Live Photos are backed up as photo + video pairs. Original capture dates are preserved. Optional date prefix for filenames. FLEXIBLE - Filter by type: all, photos only, videos only, or screenshots - Filter by date range - Organize files by date, album, or flat structure - Create multiple tasks for different backup strategies - Duplicate tasks with one swipe LIVE PROGRESS Track backup progress with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Minimize the app β€” sync continues in the background. Get notified when backup completes. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your backup status at a glance β€” last sync time, file count, and task overview right on your home screen. STATISTICS & HISTORY Full run history with detailed logs for every task. See total files backed up, duration, and errors at a glance. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Everything stays between your device and your drive.

Screenshots

KX4 screens
Archivio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Archivio at daily against KX's monthly. KX's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KX ships an update monthly, Archivio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
KX versus Archivio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKXArchivio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEYXENTIC INC.Dusan Baranyi

In-app purchases

None

KX

No in-app purchases

None

Archivio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KX free?
KX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archivio free?
Archivio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KX or Archivio have ads?
Neither KX nor Archivio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KX or Archivio?
KX ships an update monthly, and Archivio daily. Most recently, KX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Archivio on October 15, 2026.

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