Keys vs MindPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keys
Securely store and manage your passwords with military-grade encryption. This app offers iCloud sync, Touch ID support, and automatic locking for enhanced security. It provides essential password management features in a simple, easy-to-use interface.
- iCloud Sync
- Touch ID Unlock
- AES-256 Encryption
- Local & iCloud Backup
- Searchable Items
- Automatic Clipboard Clean
Read full descriptionHide full description
◆◆◆◆◆iCloud Sync and Touch ID◆◆◆◆◆ A password manager combining the military grade security with simplicity. Just provide the essential feature set for password management. You just know how to use all the features when you open it! √ iCloud Sync between Mac and iOS (Requires In-App-Purchase) √ Support Tounch ID to unlock √ Complete encryption solution: AES-256 + Salt + PBKDF2 √ Local and iCloud data backup and restore √ Sorted and indexed item list √ Searchable item √ Automatic lock when switching to other application √ Automatic clean password from clipboard after 3 minutes Free version contains ads and has all the features in the full version.
MindPulse
This AI-powered tool helps organize chaotic thoughts by transforming keywords into comprehensive plans. It offers AI-driven idea generation, conversational refinement, and automatic import of documents and URLs into structured mind maps.
- AI-powered idea generation
- Conversational AI agent for idea refinement
- Automatic import from documents and URLs
- Smart organization and decluttering
- Infinite canvas for unlimited space
- Fluid mobile gestures
- Dark mode for better focus
Read full descriptionHide full description
Struggling to organize your chaotic thoughts? Meet MindPulse, the AI-powered mind mapping tool designed to expand your thinking. Turn a single keyword into a comprehensive plan in seconds. AI-Powered Generation Stuck on an idea? Let our AI engine suggest new branches, divergent ideas, and deep-dive details instantly. AI Agent Chat with your mind map! Have natural conversations with AI to discuss, refine, and modify your ideas in real-time. Instant Import Transform documents and URLs into mind maps automatically. Paste a link or upload a file and watch it become a structured map. Smart Organization Automatically declutter your mind map. Unique algorithms sort, group, and align your nodes for perfect clarity. Infinite Canvas Never run out of space. Pan, zoom, and expand your ideas without boundaries. Fluid Gestures Optimized for mobile. Drag to move, pinch to zoom, and tap to edit with natural, intuitive gestures. Dark Mode Protect your eyes and focus better with a beautifully designed dark theme. For Creators Brainstorm your next novel, design architecture, or content strategy. For Students & Researchers Break down complex concepts into digestible knowledge graphs. For Planners Organize meeting notes, project roadmaps, and business strategies effectively. Why MindPulse? Unlike traditional tools that force you to do all the work, MindPulse acts as your thinking partner. It doesn't just record your ideas; it helps you grow them. Download MindPulse today and experience the flow of organized thinking.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Keys at 4.8 against MindPulse's 4.3. Keys also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (288 vs 8). MindPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Keys sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MindPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keys holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keys has 288 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Keys's written reviews are positive against 50% of MindPulse's.
Keys ships an update every 2 weeks, MindPulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keys | MindPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (288 ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 288 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 天舟 陈 | 晶 吴 |
Customer experience
Keys
MindPulse
Bugs and requests
Keys
Reported bugs
6 issues- App locks up when retrieving passwords
- Lost all passwords
- Cannot access data after iOS update
- App crashes
- App crashes every time it's opened
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Cannot open the app after iOS update
Requested features
9 requests- Add color coding for text
- Add underline for text
- Add account type classification
- Make it easier to find in the App Store
- Add option to lock password field to prevent accidental changes
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- Add folders for organization
- Improve synchronization speed
- Make master password reset easier
- Add more secure password generation options
MindPulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Keys
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Get iCloud Data Sync$2.99
MindPulse
No in-app purchases
