Comparison

Obyte (formerly Byteball) vs TETRA Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

TETRA Mobile

Features
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Orbs is an open, decentralized and public blockchain infrastructure executed by a secure network of permissionless validators using Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus. The Orbs Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Universe is the backbone of the Orbs network and the Universe that is being created. TETRA is Orbs’ dedicated staking wallet, from which any ORBS holder can easily stake tokens with a Guardian of their choice. To use this app, you need to install Metamask mobile or KLIP wallet in your device. (KLIP wallet is available only in Korea)

Screenshots

Obyte (formerly Byteball)3 screens
TETRA Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Obyte (formerly Byteball) at 13.0 against TETRA Mobile's 18.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Obyte (formerly Byteball) versus TETRA Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObyte (formerly Byteball)TETRA Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatrix Platform LLCHexa Foundation

In-app purchases

None

Obyte (formerly Byteball)

No in-app purchases

None

TETRA Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obyte (formerly Byteball) free?
Obyte (formerly Byteball) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TETRA Mobile free?
TETRA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Obyte (formerly Byteball) or TETRA Mobile have ads?
Neither Obyte (formerly Byteball) nor TETRA Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obyte (formerly Byteball) or TETRA Mobile?
Obyte (formerly Byteball) ships an update every 2 months, and TETRA Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Obyte (formerly Byteball) was updated on October 24, 2026 and TETRA Mobile on October 9, 2026.

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