keeucOpen Locket if…
you want your best friends to see this right now, on their home screen, with no caption and no fuss.
Keeuc vs Locket
Share the moment, or keep it as a story?
Locket puts live photos from your closest friends on your home screen. Keeuc turns a photo or a 5-second video into a story card you post. Here is how they differ, and when to use which.
Locket facts from its App Store listing, checked October 2026.
bestie
- keeuc vs locket
- story card vs widget photo
- post it vs send it
- photo or 5-second video
- free, always
The short version
Different jobs, same love for moments.
- 1
Locket is for sending. A photo goes straight to the home screen widget of up to 20 close friends. It is quick, private and made for "look at this right now".
- 2
Keeuc is for keeping and posting. Your photo or 5-second clip becomes a star scatter or polka dot card with your words, ready as a 4:5 card or a 12-second story video.
- 3
You do not have to pick one. Send the raw moment on Locket, then make it a keeuc when it deserves a story.
Side by side
Keeuc vs Locket, feature by feature.
| What you care about | Keeuc | Locket |
|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Turning one photo or short video into an aesthetic story card | Sending live photos to close friends' home screens |
| Who sees it | Anyone you share it with, usually on Instagram | Your Locket friends, up to 20 |
| What you get | A 4:5 card or a 12-second 9:16 story video | A photo on your friends' widget, plus a history you can share as a recap |
| Video | Yes, a 5-second clip plays through the cutout | A video recap of your history (length not stated in the listing) |
| Your words | Caption, place, date and time, feeling | Emoji reactions from friends |
| Look and feel | Star scatter and polka dot cutouts, textured papers, pastel colors | Your photo as taken |
| Where it runs | In your phone's browser now, no install needed; iPhone app coming soon | App (App Store, Editors' Choice, 4.8 from 576K ratings) |
| Price | Free. Extras unlock with keeuces, never with money | Free, with Locket Gold in-app purchases ($1.99 to $36.00 listed) |
Honest take
Where each one wins.
Locket wins at
- Being there instantlyYour photo lands on a friend's home screen the moment you send it.
- Staying close with a few peopleUp to 20 friends keeps it personal, with Crush and Best Friend widgets for one person.
- A big, loved appEditors' Choice on the App Store, rated 4.8 from 576K ratings.
Keeuc wins at
- Making it look specialThe viral star scatter and polka dot edits in one tap, no design app needed.
- Remembering the storyEvery card carries your caption, the place, the date and how you felt.
- Posting it anywhereExport a 4:5 card or a 12-second story video and share it to Instagram, no app to install.
Use both
Send it on Locket. Keep it on Keeuc.
Which one today?
Pick by what you want to happen.
Open Keeuc if…
the moment deserves a story: you want it to look like the star scatter edit, say where and how it felt, and post it.
FAQ
Keeuc vs Locket, asked and answered.
Is Keeuc a Locket alternative?
Not exactly. Locket sends photos to friends' home screen widgets. Keeuc turns a photo or 5-second video into a story card you share, mostly on Instagram. Many people will use both.
Is Keeuc free like Locket?
Yes. Keeuc is free, and extras unlock with keeuces, never with money. Locket is free with optional Locket Gold in-app purchases.
Can I use a Locket photo in Keeuc?
Yes. Save the photo to your phone, then upload it to Keeuc and turn it into a card. Our privacy policy explains what happens to the photos you upload.
How many friends can I have on Locket?
Locket's App Store listing says you can have up to 20 friends. Keeuc has no friend list; you share your card wherever you like.
Do I need to download Keeuc?
No. Keeuc runs in your phone's browser at keeuc.techieslab.app/m/. An iPhone app is coming soon.
More questions about Keeuc itself? Read the Keeuc FAQ, or meet the small team behind it.
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