Obyte (formerly Byteball) vs Cosmostation
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.
Cosmostation
A secure, non-custodial, open-source wallet for managing a wide range of cryptocurrencies across multiple blockchains. It prioritizes user privacy and control with local transaction signing and never transmits private keys externally. Supports over 100 networks including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos, and Sui.
- Non-custodial multi-chain wallet
- Supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos, Sui, and 100+ networks
- 100% open-source and secure
- Local transaction signing
- Full control over private keys
- Taproot, SegWit, and Legacy Bitcoin support
- EVM chain compatibility
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Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos, and more all in one secure wallet. Cosmostation has been developing and operating a non-custodial, multi-chain wallet since 2018. Built on years of expertise as one of the world's leading validators, we deliver security, transparency, and reliability you can trust. The wallet is 100% open-source, designed with security and privacy at its core. All transactions are signed locally on your device, and private keys or sensitive information are never transmitted externally. You always maintain full control over your assets. Supported Networks: Cosmostation Wallet supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Sui, Cosmos (ATOM), and over 100+ networks, with continuous expansion.Every integration follows either the BIP44 HD path standard or the official specification of each chain. - Tendermint-based Chains: Cosmos Hub, Babylon, Osmosis, dYdX, and 100+ more. - Bitcoin: Supports Taproot, Native SegWit, SegWit, and Legacy addresses. - Ethereum & L2s: Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, and more evm chains. - Sui: Wallet Standard compatible, with full SUI token management and transfers. User Support: Since Cosmostation Wallet does not collect any user data, we may not be able to identify every issue directly. If you encounter any problems, please reach out to us through our official support channels. Email: support@cosmostation.io Twitter / KakaoTalk / Official Website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Obyte (formerly Byteball) at 80% against Cosmostation's 35%. Obyte (formerly Byteball) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cosmostation's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmostation has 223 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 35% of Cosmostation's.
Obyte (formerly Byteball) ships an update every 2 months, Cosmostation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Obyte (formerly Byteball) | Cosmostation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.6 (223 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 35.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 223 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matrix Platform LLC | Stamper Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
Cosmostation
Bugs and requests
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cosmostation
Reported bugs
5 issues- Wallet balance not displaying correctly
- Inability to create new wallets
- Mnemonic phrase recovery not functioning
- Crashes when accessing certain chains/features
- Network errors and sync issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add governance alerts for delegators
- Support Chinese language interface
- Improve address management and sending flow
- Integrate with Ledger hardware wallets
- Expand to support Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens
In-app purchases
Obyte (formerly Byteball)
No in-app purchases
Cosmostation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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