Comparison

OpenBurnBar vs KeyNest

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

Head to head
About

OpenBurnBar

Features
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OpenBurnBar keeps your AI agent burn rate and quota pressure visible across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Track Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Factory Droid, Kimi, and other coding agents from one calm dashboard. The Mac app reads local session logs and can sync selected usage and quota signals to your private cloud workspace so your mobile devices stay useful when you are away from the desk. KEY FEATURES AI SPEND AT A GLANCE See today's estimated spend, token volume, request count, and provider mix without opening billing dashboards. QUOTA VISIBILITY Surface Claude Code, Codex, OpenAI, and other provider quota signals in one place. OpenBurnBar separates local Mac-sourced signals from hosted quota checks so you know exactly where each number came from. REMOTE CODEX QUOTA REFRESH The optional Hosted Quota Sync subscription lets the mobile app request on-demand Codex quota refreshes through OpenBurnBar's cloud runner. Refreshes happen when you ask for them, not on a random background schedule. OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION OpenBurnBar Cloud Monthly is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Length: 1 month, auto-renews monthly. Price: shown in the purchase screen before confirmation and billed monthly by Apple. Each subscription period includes Hosted Codex quota refresh, Conversation Backup & Resume, Full Session-Log Sync, and Hermes Remote Relay. You can manage or cancel the subscription in Settings -> Apple ID. MAC, IPHONE, AND IPAD Your Mac remains the local-first source for private CLI logs. iPhone and iPad provide a clean cockpit for burn, quota, connected devices, and provider status. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY OpenBurnBar does not collect analytics by default. Local session logs stay on your Mac unless you explicitly enable sync. API keys are not required for the core tracker. SUPPORTED AGENTS Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Factory Droid, Kimi, Windsurf, Goose, Aider, Cline, RooCode, Kilo Code, OpenClaw, Forge, Augment, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Warp AI, and Hermes. TERMS AND PRIVACY Terms of Use: https://burnbar.ai/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://burnbar.ai/legal/privacy-policy

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

OpenBurnBar2 screens
KeyNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeyNest at fortnightly against OpenBurnBar's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. OpenBurnBar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and KeyNest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenBurnBar ships an update every 3 months, KeyNest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OpenBurnBar versus KeyNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenBurnBarKeyNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagine That AI Limited Liability Companyę™Øé˜³ ꮵ

In-app purchases

12 purchases

OpenBurnBar

Subscriptions8
  • Hosted Quota Sync$4.991 Month
  • Hosted Quota Sync Monthly$4.991 Month
  • BurnBar Cloud14 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • BurnBar Cloud Pro$24.991 Month
  • BurnBar Ultra$59.991 Month
  • BurnBar Cloud14 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • BurnBar Cloud Pro$249.001 Year
  • BurnBar Ultra$599.001 Year
One-time4
  • Floo Relay 50GB$4.99
  • Agent Control 100 Actions$4.99
  • Elder Wand Search 100$4.99
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  • Elder Wand Search 500$19.99
1 purchases

KeyNest

One-time1
  • KeyNest Pro$1.99

Questions

Is OpenBurnBar free?
OpenBurnBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyNest free?
KeyNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenBurnBar or KeyNest have ads?
Neither OpenBurnBar nor KeyNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenBurnBar or KeyNest?
OpenBurnBar ships an update every 3 months, and KeyNest fortnightly. Most recently, OpenBurnBar was updated on October 8, 2026 and KeyNest on October 13, 2026.

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