# Phoenix Wallet — Bitcoin wallet from the future

> User-friendly Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet for fast, low-fee transactions. (iPhone/iPad app by ACINQ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-wallet/id1544097028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ACINQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544097030)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Spanish
- Released: 2021-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-wallet/id1544097028/reviews.md

## What is Phoenix Wallet?

Phoenix makes using bitcoin easy, fast and safe. Payments are nearly instantaneous, and fees are minimal. You can use it to send payments (e.g. buy a cup of coffee), receive payments, and store your bitcoin safely for day-to-day spending.

The bitcoin lightning network means faster payments and smaller fees. Lightning is 100% bitcoin - an open standardized payments layer, engineered to improve speed while maintaining security and decentralization. And Phoenix makes it possible for everyone to use. Lightning channels are managed for you automatically. And inbound liquidity is automatically handled too. If you don't know what any of that means, then this is the wallet for you!

Phoenix is a non-custodial wallet, and is fully open source. It was created by ACINQ, one of the pioneering companies in the bitcoin lightning network. And the same company that runs the largest lightning node in the world.

Bitcoin is for everyone. Enjoy.

## Key features

- Instant Bitcoin payments
- Minimal transaction fees
- Secure Bitcoin storage
- Automatic Lightning channel management
- Non-custodial wallet
- Open source

## What do users think of Phoenix Wallet?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast transactions
- 💡 Innovative features (splicing, client-side keys)
- 🔒 Non-custodial
- ✅ Reliable performance
- ✨ Great UX/UI
- 💬 Helpful support team
- ⚡️ Good for Lightning Network
- 👍 Smooth operation
- 💯 Highly recommended

**Cons**

- 💸 High fees
- 🐛 Funds stuck/not received
- ⚠️ Scam accusations
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing for new users
- ❌ App not opening/crashing
- 📉 Poor on-chain interaction
- 🤔 Unclear transaction details
- ⏳ Long waiting times for funds
- 🚫 Not working for some users
- 📱 iOS version requirement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Money not reflecting in account
- Crypto locked in wallet
- Bitcoin sent without user action
- App not opening on iOS
- Funds never arrived after transaction
- UI display incorrect for amounts
- Transaction pending for over 30 hours
- Seed backup to iCloud not resolved
- Funds stuck for months
- App deleted wallet after upgrade
- Restoring connections indefinitely
- Sat incoming message with 3 z
- Ghost notification badge
- V2 broken, 'restoring connections'
- Receiving not working for days
- Transactions not going through
- App offline, no internet message
- Malware activity warnings

**Most requested features**

- Add LN Address
- Show preimage in detail
- Add Portuguese language
- Add CZK fiat currency
- Option to connect via TOR on iOS
- Ability to open own channels
- QR code receiving for bleskomat

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-wallet/id1544097028/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Avoid this wallet and company

*2026-08-19, version 2.8.1*

I was very excited to use this app with its non custodial, set up
And ease of use. I made my first deposit successfully with no issues whatsoever as a test. I then made my second deposit to the same address and the funds did not arrive. I contacted the support documenting the error fully with all the details. In have spent countless hours trying to recover the funds that are successfully logged on the blockchain but never arrived on the phoenix app. The support continues to be short, dissmissive and even coming across rude, of clear evidence, of what I’m sure is a technical error on their side. I will never use this app again and will be seeking further advise on how to recover the funds that have ‘disappeared’

### 4/5 — Not received payment

*2026-03-29, version 2.7.5*

Someone sent me money into my wallet, I got the notification but yet to see the money reflect on my account. Please do something

### 1/5 — Scam Wallet-British scam

*2026-02-21, version 2.7.4*

This is not a lightning node wallet where you can make money off of transfers. The are locking your crypto in so they can make money.

### 5/5 — The best hands down

*2025-12-30, version 2.7.3*

This is the best mobile lightning wallet available hands down.

### 1/5 — Am ripped off

*2025-11-24, version 2.7.3*

I use a single wallet and not reusable and before I could enter my app it changed and my bitcoin was sent 🤬🤬🤬 I need you to reply fast please

### 5/5 — Great wallet

*2025-11-07, version 2.7.3*

No fuss, lightning and normal wallet operations

Smooth, low complexity, love this wallet

Keep it up lads!

### 5/5 — Excellet

*2025-10-27, version 2.6.6*

I can’t understand how this wallet has so few reviews. I tested several, and after using this one for almost a year, I’ve had no issues and no complaints. Channel management is easy, and it supports bolt12. The visuals and UX are amazing — highly recommended.

### 1/5 — iOS 26

*2025-09-25, version 2.6.5*

Lässt sich nicht mehr öffnen!!🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

### 4/5 — Expensive ⚡️ but great

*2025-09-10, version 2.6.4*

Do your homework before you use this app. Most of the bad reviews are from cranked users that don’t understand lightning channels, or how Phoenix works. Read their docs on their website. 0.4% on lightning is STEEP, but they gotta fund their business, so take it or leave it 🤷‍♂️

### 1/5 — ⚠️attention⚠️

*2025-08-31, version 2.6.4*

**********SCAM***********
J’ai fais une transaction sur la blockchain btc pour approvisionner ce wallet phœnix, je n’ai jamais reçu mes BTC GROSSE ARNAQUE

## Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Wallet

### What does the Phoenix Wallet do?

Phoenix Wallet allows you to easily send and receive Bitcoin payments, store your Bitcoin securely for daily spending, and benefit from fast transactions with minimal fees. It utilizes the Bitcoin Lightning Network to achieve these benefits.

### How does the Lightning Network benefit users?

The Lightning Network enables nearly instantaneous Bitcoin payments and significantly reduces transaction fees compared to on-chain Bitcoin transactions. It's a standardized payment layer built on top of Bitcoin that enhances speed while maintaining security and decentralization.

### Is Phoenix Wallet free to use?

Yes, the Phoenix Wallet is free to download and use. The application itself does not have any associated costs, and it does not display advertisements or include in-app purchases.

### What makes Phoenix Wallet easy to use?

Phoenix Wallet is designed for simplicity, even for those unfamiliar with the technical aspects of the Lightning Network. It automatically manages Lightning channels and handles inbound liquidity, abstracting away complex processes so users can focus on sending and receiving payments.

### Is my Bitcoin safe with Phoenix Wallet?

Yes, Phoenix Wallet is a non-custodial and open-source wallet, meaning you have full control over your Bitcoin. It was developed by ACINQ, a company with deep expertise in the Bitcoin Lightning Network, ensuring a high level of security for your funds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2026-06-18

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.8.0 — 2026-05-22

Various fixes and improvements

### 2.7.5 — 2026-03-17

- Added a button to recover funds sent to channel's outpoint
- Added a button to get app diagnostics

### 2.7.4 — 2026-01-20

Bug fixes

### 2.7.3 — 2025-11-05

- Fixed a concurrency issue causing background payments to get stuck or be rejected.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*