Comparison

Byoky vs KeyNest

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

Head to head
About

Byoky

Features
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Byoky is a wallet for your AI API keys. Keep your OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and other AI keys in one encrypted wallet on your iPhone or iPad. Apps connect to the wallet, you approve, and Byoky makes the API calls for them. The app never sees your key. WORKS IN SAFARI The Byoky Safari extension brings the wallet to Safari. Add keys in its popup, and websites that support Byoky can use them, just like the desktop extension. BUILT-IN BROWSER Open any web app inside Byoky by its address. It connects to your wallet automatically, with no extension needed. ONE WALLET, EVERY PROVIDER Anthropic (API keys and Claude setup tokens), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Mistral, Cohere, xAI, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Groq, Together AI, Fireworks, OpenRouter, Azure OpenAI and custom endpoints. YOU STAY IN CONTROL • Approve every app before it connects. • See every request and token count. • Set allowances, and revoke access any time. • Groups and cross-provider routing: move an app from Claude to GPT without the app changing a line. NO SERVERS No account. No cloud. No tracking. Keys are encrypted and stored in the iOS Keychain. Requests go straight from your phone to the provider. Move keys between devices with password-protected .byoky backup files. OPEN SOURCE MIT-licensed on GitHub: github.com/MichaelLod/byoky

About

KeyNest

Features
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Every API can mean another credential to protect. KeyNest gives them one secure home. KeyNest is an encrypted vault for API credentials you own and are authorized to use. Add a base URL and key; KeyNest automatically recognizes the endpoint format while keeping the platform out of the interface. ONE VAULT FOR EVERY KEY • Connect to an API with a custom base URL • Automatic endpoint recognition with no platform selection required • Search, filter and organize keys with notes KNOW WHAT STILL WORKS • Validate any key in one tap — expired keys and low balances surface instantly • Display balance data when the endpoint exposes it • Low-balance and invalid-key notifications BUILT FOR YOUR TOOLS • Copy a generic Python API request • Model lists fetched directly from the configured endpoint MOVE BETWEEN YOUR DEVICES • Move credentials you own between devices you control with an encrypted QR code • Password-protected transfer codes for your personal devices • Nearby transfer between your iPhones with a 4-digit pairing code • Transfers are encrypted and require your explicit confirmation PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Keys are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain • Device transfer and backup are intended only for credentials you own and devices you control • Face ID guards unlock, reveal, copy and delete • Clipboard auto-clears 45 seconds after a copy • No account, no cloud, no tracking — anonymous feature-usage statistics only, never key data FREE & PRO The free version includes every feature with up to 3 keys. KeyNest Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the key limit forever — no subscription.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Byoky at none against KeyNest's 1. Byoky also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. KeyNest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Byoky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byoky ships an update every 6 days, KeyNest fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Byoky versus KeyNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByokyKeyNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Lodzikę™Øé˜³ ꮵ

In-app purchases

None

Byoky

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KeyNest

One-time1
  • KeyNest Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Byoky free?
Byoky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyNest free?
KeyNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Byoky or KeyNest have ads?
Neither Byoky nor KeyNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Byoky or KeyNest?
Byoky ships an update every 6 days, and KeyNest fortnightly. Most recently, Byoky was updated on November 5, 2026 and KeyNest on November 5, 2026.

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