# Keycafe - Share Your Keys

> Keycafe lets you share your existing keys, fobs and keycards using your phone.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keycafe.android.keycafe](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keycafe.android.keycafe)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.keycafe.android.keycafe`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Keycafe Inc.
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 69,378
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (218 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.22
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-29
- **First published:** 2018-05-23
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 3.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keycafe.android.keycafe)
- **Website:** [https://www.keycafe.com](https://www.keycafe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.keycafe.com/keycafe-privacy-policy](https://www.keycafe.com/keycafe-privacy-policy)

## Description

Keycafe is a smart key sharing and management system that enables users to securely share their existing keys, fobs, and keycards through their phones. Utilizing a distributed network of over 1000 SmartBoxes across more than 50 cities worldwide, Keycafe provides flexible access control, allowing you to grant others entry down to the minute — perfect for family, friends, cleaners, dog walkers, and short-term rental guests.

The app includes complete access history tracking and offers optional real-time photo ID verification for added security. Ideal for urbanites participating in the on-demand and sharing economies, as well as enterprise clients like corporate housing and property managers, Keycafe streamlines key management whether in-office or distributed throughout cities. Supported cities include New York, Vancouver, London, Tokyo, and many more, with continual expansion underway.

## Rankings

- #260,116 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.keycafe.android.keycafe.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find the Keycafe app easy to use, convenient, and reliable, praising its excellent customer service and remote access capabilities. However, multiple users report app loading failures, notification issues, and security concerns where keys were mistakenly picked up by others. Registration challenges with access codes and occasional slow or unresponsive behavior also affect the experience, highlighting areas for improvement despite a dedicated user base.

### Pros

- Easy to use and convenient
- Reliable and provides peace of mind
- Excellent customer service and support
- Allows for remote access and key sharing
- Has been positively recommended by users over time

### Cons

- App has loading issues and sometimes does not function properly
- Notifications stopped working after updates and cannot be re-enabled
- Security concerns due to keys being picked up by wrong guests
- Slow or unresponsive app experience
- Problems registering keys or using access codes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keycafe.android.keycafe)