Obyte (formerly Byteball) vs Dash Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
This app facilitates secure and private cryptocurrency transactions, smart contract execution, and identity verification. It allows users to send and receive digital currency, sign contracts, and interact with autonomous agents, all while maintaining control over personal data.
- Send and receive cryptocurrency
- Built-in chat for transactions
- Textcoins for cross-app payments
- Smart contracts for secure payments
- Private identity verification
- Sign conventional contracts
- Escrow services via smart contracts
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Obyte app is a free mobile client for Obyte network. Use the app to access all the features of Obyte platform such as: - store, send, and receive Bytes - the cryptocurrency that is used to pay for storage on the Obyte network; - easily send/receive Bytes via built-in chat; - use textcoins to send/receive Bytes through other chat applications, such as iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc, or via email, even if the recipient has no Obyte wallet yet; - use smart contracts to be protected when you send a payment: the recipient gets the money only when/if the conditions you set are met; - have your real-world identity verified and stored privately in your wallet, then disclose your private data only to parties you choose, and get access to their services that require identity; - sign conventional (prosaic) contracts; - use escrow facilitated by smart contracts to safely buy or sell any goods or services. In case of a dispute, arbitration will help you to resolve it. - send money and data to Autonomous Agents. Their code is deployed and runs on the DAG and is programmed to offer unstoppable services nobody can intervene with.
Dash Wallet
Manage your digital cash securely and intuitively. Send and receive payments instantly with direct network connection for enhanced safety. Recover your funds easily if your device is lost or damaged.
- Send and receive Dash payments instantly
- One-button payments to merchants
- Face ID payment authorization
- Sweep paper wallets
- Buy and sell Dash integrations
- Easy fund recovery with phrase
- Direct Dash network connection
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Dash Wallet is the first iPhone wallet for Dash - Digital Cash - a better innovative alternative to bitcoin which is focused on payments. Dash is a cryptocurrency that seeks to fix the flaws that other cryptocurrencies suffer from. It relies on a network of Masternodes to allow such things as instant transactions, optional privacy features, and a direct funding mechanism to kickstart innovative ideas. Intuitive and secure, Dash Wallet gives you complete control over your digital cash. Send and receive Dash payments instantly, with the safest mobile wallet available. Dash Wallet is the first and only iPhone wallet that connects directly to the Dash network. This means that there are no servers to get hacked or go down - your funds are always safe. Even if your phone is lost, damaged or stolen, you can easily recover your funds using your personal recovery phrase. Features: * Send and receive Dash payments in seconds, online or in-person * One button payments to Dash-accepting merchants and websites * Pay quickly with Face ID recognition * Sweeping of paper wallets (e.g. those used for cold storage) * 3rd party integrations to allow users to buy and sell Dash * Simple recovery phrase enables you to recover funds when your device is lost or broken * Flexible settings to meet a range of custom security preferences * Direct Dash network client - no central server to get hacked or go down Dash Wallet is open source and free. There are no extra transaction fees or costs. Send any amount of money to anyone in the world instantly. This is how money should be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Obyte (formerly Byteball) at 80% against Dash Wallet's 54%. Obyte (formerly Byteball) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Dash Wallet's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Obyte (formerly Byteball) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Wallet has 157 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Obyte (formerly Byteball)'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Dash Wallet's.
Obyte (formerly Byteball) ships an update every 2 months, Dash Wallet monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Obyte (formerly Byteball) | Dash Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 4.1 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 53.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 157 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matrix Platform LLC | The Dash Foundation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
Dash Wallet
In-app purchases
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
No in-app purchases
Dash Wallet
No in-app purchases
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