Breez: Lightning Client & POS

Breez: Lightning Client & POS

by BREEZ DEVELOPMENT LTD

41 ratings
41 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 1, 2022
  • January 14, 2025
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This app provides a non-custodial client for the Lightning Network, enabling seamless small bitcoin payments. It also features a Point-of-Sale mode to easily accept Lightning payments, transforming your device into a merchant terminal.

Non-custodial Lightning Network client
Send and receive bitcoin payments
Seamless payment experience
Point-of-Sale mode
Accept Lightning payments as a merchant
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What's New in Breez

1.1.21

January 14, 2025

Bug fixes

User reviews

Inconsistent experience

I often get “no route” when trying to pay lightning invoices. Very frustrating.

Podcast??

Why does it have podcasts? Is this a bitcoin lightning app or something else (podcast app)

Needs to focus on the primary function, not podcasts.

It's also clunky and slow UI.

I'm very disappointed after hearing Jeff Booth promote it. Sad

100% failure

Literally 100% failure rate on payments for days. Can’t even send my money to another one of my own wallets.

They have effectively trapped my funds in their app.

Good as a Lightning wallet, but not competitive for swaps

I appreciate that Breez has a non-custodial wallet that integrates Lightning and BTC. But they have some limitations: you cannot create multiple wallets (unlike Green), you cannot restore a Breez wallet on another wallet app (unlike Aqua and Green), you cannot use your Breez wallet app on multiple devices simultaneously (unlike Aqua and Green), Breez has not integrated Liquid yet (unlike Aqua).

I have hopes of good developments in Breez for both the Liquid and Lightning layer technology. In my current testing and comparison with Green, Muun and Aqua the fees for swaps in Breez from Lightning to BTC are not competitive with the others. Green doesn’t offer swaps but their Liquid wallet is non-custodial (their Lightning wallet is still in Beta). Aqua swaps via L-BTC for cheaper fees, and Muun swaps via Lightning for the cheapest fees. Breez mobile app is good if you deal in Lightning only, but the swap feature is pointless until it becomes more cost effective.
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smart

I’ve tried several wallets, Breez is by far the best

FAQ

What is Breez?

Breez is a non-custodial client for the Lightning Network, designed to make paying with bitcoin a seamless experience. It allows users to easily send and receive small bitcoin payments. The app also includes a Point-of-Sale mode, enabling users to act as merchants and accept Lightning payments.

How does the Point-of-Sale mode work?

The Point-of-Sale mode transforms the app into a Lightning cash register. With a simple slide of a finger, users can start accepting Lightning payments, making it easy for anyone to become a merchant and process transactions.

Is Breez free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Breez is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements within the app's description.

Who is Breez for?

Breez is for anyone who wants to use bitcoin for everyday payments. It's particularly useful for individuals looking for a simple way to send and receive small bitcoin amounts, and for merchants who want to accept Lightning payments easily.