AbsentKey vs Switchifye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AbsentKey
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Free vault for your secrets. Share when you're ready. Your passwords, crypto seed phrases, private photos, important files. They should be encrypted on your phone, not sitting in a notes app. And if you ever need to pass them on, you should control who gets them and when. AbsentKey is a free encrypted vault for passwords, files, photos, crypto keys. Store as many as you want, encrypted on your phone. When you're ready, back up to cloud and share with people you trust. You decide who gets access and when. KEY FEATURES Free Encrypted Vault Unlimited secrets, encrypted on your phone, no internet needed. Passwords, photos, files, crypto keys, notes. Your phone, your secrets. Hide and Encrypt Any File Hide photos, documents, PDFs, and secure notes. Not just hidden in a folder. Actually encrypted. Preview built in. Share on Your Terms Share passwords, files, or crypto keys with people you trust. Give instant access or set a waiting time. Different rules for different people. Emergency Access Built In Someone requests access. You approve, deny, or don't respond. If you can't respond, they get access when the timer runs out. Your safety net. Not Your Typical Dead Man's Switch Dead man's switch apps make you check in daily. Miss one and your secrets get released. AbsentKey doesn't. Nobody gets access unless they request it. Can't respond? They get what they need when the timer runs out. No daily "prove you're alive" check-ins. We Can't Read Your Secrets. Nobody Can. Everything is encrypted on your phone before it leaves. Our servers only store scrambled data. The source code is open. Read it yourself. WHO IS ABSENTKEY FOR? - Anyone who wants to hide and encrypt private photos, files, or passwords - Parents sharing family passwords with their kids - Crypto holders storing seed phrases and wallet keys for family - Journalists protecting sources and unreleased work - Travelers who want a safety net before going off the grid - Couples who share everything but want control over sensitive logins HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your secrets to the encrypted vault. Free, no limits. 2. Works offline. Your secrets live on your phone, encrypted. 3. When you're ready, back up to cloud or share with someone you trust. 4. Set a waiting time per person. Approve, deny, or let the timer decide. BUILT ON TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY Our entire mobile client is source-available. Every line of encryption, every API call, every byte that leaves your phone. Don't trust us. Read the code. Storing secrets is free. No limits. Syncing to cloud and sharing with other people requires an AbsentKey Pro subscription. Receiving secrets is always free. Your trusted contacts never pay. Subscriptions: AbsentKey Pro 1 month auto-renewing at $0.99/month; 12 months auto-renewing at $9.99/year. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency. Free Trial: 7-day free trial for new users. Auto-renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Charges are applied to your Apple ID account. Manage: You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://absentkey.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://absentkey.com/en/terms-of-service
Switchifye
This app acts as a digital dead man's switch. Create a personal message and designate recipients. If you fail to check in at your chosen interval, your message will be automatically sent, providing a safety net for sensitive information or emergencies.
- Create personal messages
- Designate message recipients
- Set flexible check-in intervals
- Receive reminder notifications
- Multiple switch configurations
- Industry-standard encryption
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Switchifye is a digital dead man switch. Simply create a personal message, and if you stop checking in (go silent), your message will be sent. Simple as that. How it works: 1. Create a switch and write your personal message 2. Add contacts who should receive it 3. Set your check-in interval (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly) 4. Open the app regularly to check in 5. If you stop checking in, your message gets sent automatically Features: • Push notification and email reminders before your switch triggers • Multiple switches for different scenarios • Flexible check-in intervals • Industry-standard encryption • Free plan included — upgrade for more switches and contacts Perfect for: • Crypto holders who want a secure way to pass on wallet access • Solo travelers and adventurers who want a safety net • Anyone who wants peace of mind knowing someone will be alerted if something happens Terms of Use: https://switchifye.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://switchifye.com/privacy
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Verdict
AbsentKey and Switchifye are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AbsentKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Switchifye sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AbsentKey ships an update every 2 weeks, Switchifye fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | AbsentKey | Switchifye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AbsentKey | Michael Gorman |
In-app purchases
AbsentKey
- AbsentKey Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Absentkey Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Switchifye
- Switchifye Annual$11.991 Year








