# Bitcoin.com vs Monarch Wallet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bitcoin.com at 45K against Monarch Wallet's 394. Bitcoin.com also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). Monarch Wallet's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bitcoin.com against 4.7 for Monarch Wallet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitcoin.com has 45K ratings behind it against 394, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Bitcoin.com's written reviews are positive against 81% of Monarch Wallet's.

Bitcoin.com ships an update weekly, Monarch Wallet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitcoin.com | Monarch Wallet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcoincom-crypto-wallet/id1252903728/reviews) | **[4.7 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-wallet/id1386397997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitcoin.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252903727) | [Splash Factory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294364484) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitcoin.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcoincom-crypto-wallet/id1252903728)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app is a self-custodial crypto wallet that allows users to buy, sell, send, receive, and swap various cryptocurrencies. It offers full control over assets, supports multiple blockchains, and enables interaction with decentralized finance applications.

**Highlights:** Self-custodial crypto wallet, Non-custodial DeFi wallet, Multichain and cross-chain compatible, Secure and fast access, Cloud backup or manual seed phrases, Custom network fees, Multisig wallets for teams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and convenient crypto trading platform
- 🔒 Highly secure and reliable wallet
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💡 Supports both Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
- 🚀 Quick and easy transactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and becomes unresponsive after updates
- 💰 High transaction fees and hidden charges
- 🚫 Restricted functionality in certain regions
- 🤔 Confusing presentation of BTC and BCH wallets
- 🚫 Inability to withdraw or sell cryptocurrency

**Reported bugs**

- Wallet balances not updating correctly
- Transactions getting stuck or delayed
- Login/authentication issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for more cryptocurrencies
- Improve customer support and response times
- Provide more transparency around fees and charges
- Implement better security measures to prevent hacking
- Allow users to easily switch between BTC and BCH wallets


### Monarch Wallet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-wallet/id1386397997)

Manage your digital assets with a secure mobile cryptocurrency wallet. Send, receive, and trade various cryptocurrencies and tokens. Track your portfolio's performance and stay informed with market data and news.

**Highlights:** Send and receive multiple cryptocurrencies, Trade ETH and ERC-20 tokens via DEX, Track gains and losses, Review market data, Access cryptocurrency news, Control private keys, Sync with desktop apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast transaction processing
- 💼 Multi-currency support
- 🔒 Secure wallet with private key control
- 💡 Apple Pay integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coins fail to send despite 'sent successful' message
- 🐛 Coins not displaying in wallet despite correct blockchain balance
- 🐛 App crashes when favoriting/unfavoriting coins
- ❌ Poor customer support responsiveness
- ⚠️ Support ticket system broken (Captcha verification failures)

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not sending despite successful confirmation message
- Coins not displaying in wallet while blockchain shows correct balance
- App crashes when favoriting or unfavoriting coins/tokens
- Captcha verification failing in support ticket submission
- Withdrawal failures with 'insufficient funds' error despite visible balance

**Requested features**

- Notification sound/jingle when coins are received
- Delete seed from settings after initial setup for added security
- Improved fee structure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitcoin.com free?

Bitcoin.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monarch Wallet free?

Monarch Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bitcoin.com or Monarch Wallet?

Monarch Wallet is rated higher. Bitcoin.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Monarch Wallet averages 4.7 from 394 ratings.

### Do Bitcoin.com or Monarch Wallet have ads?

Neither Bitcoin.com nor Monarch Wallet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bitcoin.com or Monarch Wallet?

Bitcoin.com ships an update weekly, and Monarch Wallet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bitcoin.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Monarch Wallet on June 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*