Comparison

Tangem vs The Circle App Wallets

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

Head to head
About

Tangem

This app provides a secure, non-custodial crypto wallet experience by combining hardware and mobile components. It keeps your private keys on dedicated hardware, not company servers, allowing you to manage multiple cryptocurrencies and interact with dApps.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial crypto wallet
  • Hardware wallet integration
  • Secure element chip (EAL6+)
  • Multi-chain support
  • Web3 wallet for dApps
  • NFC-based secure communication
Features
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Tangem - Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet & Hardware Wallet Tangem is a self-custody, non-custodial crypto wallet that combines a hardware wallet with a mobile crypto wallet app. Designed for secure cold storage, Tangem keeps your private keys on dedicated hardware — not on company servers. Private keys are generated and stored on your Tangem Card or Tangem Ring. Tangem does not store, access, or control your funds or private keys. You approve every transaction using your NFC-enabled smartphone. Hardware Cold Wallet with Secure Chip Tangem functions as a hardware wallet and cold wallet, isolating private keys on a secure element chip certified to Common Criteria EAL6+. Security features include: Secure element chip (EAL6+) Private keys generated and stored on the card NFC-based secure communication No server-side custody Users can connect up to three Tangem cards to one wallet setup for backup and recovery. Bitcoin Wallet, Ethereum Wallet & Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Tangem supports multiple blockchain networks and thousands of digital assets. Use Tangem as a: Bitcoin wallet (BTC wallet) Ethereum wallet (ETH wallet) Multi-chain crypto wallet Web3 wallet for decentralized applications Send and receive cryptocurrencies, view balances and transaction history, and manage supported assets in one crypto wallet app. Web3 Wallet & dApp Access Tangem acts as a Web3 wallet, allowing connections to decentralized applications (dApps) via secure wallet connectivity standards. You can: Connect to decentralized exchanges Access token swaps Interact with NFT platforms Use blockchain-based services All blockchain transactions are initiated and approved by the user. Some features connect to independent third-party providers. Tangem provides the wallet interface only and does not offer exchange, brokerage, investment, custody, or payment services. Availability of third-party services depends on provider terms and user location. Important Tangem is a non-custodial crypto wallet provider. Tangem does not hold user funds or private keys. Users are responsible for managing access to their hardware wallet devices. Learn more at [tangem.com](http://tangem.com/).

About

The Circle App Wallets

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The Circle App is a simple, secure, peer to peer and decentralized wallet app for GTPLUS, GTFTA and BTC. With its user-friendly UI and easy-to-use functions, The Circle App offers a highly secure portal to access BTC and stellar blockchain tokens such as GTPLUS and GTFTA. Within this app, users can send, receive and exchange cryptocurrencies instantaneously with a few simple steps. Users can also use smart contracts and browse web-based decentralized applications (Dapps). The Circle App uses the latest security mechanism to protect user accounts against unwanted activities by making the user's private keys and sensitive data only available to the user's device by utilizing special encryption algorithms. This ensures that only you can have control over your crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, GTPLUS and GTFTA. No third party including The Circle App itself can either access the user's cryptocurrencies or restrict any transaction user would like to make. All the transactions over the circle app network are secure, safe, anonymous and instantaneous. The Circle App team constantly releases new updates of the application to ensure our users have access to the latest technological trends in blockchain. Following are the features available in the circle app: Complete Privacy: no private information is required to sign up. All-in-one wallet app for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Dedicated in-app support and help center with real-time chat. No paid subscription. A simple and easy-to-use user interface. 100% secure system with dedicated private keys. 100% ownership of your cryptocurrencies. Fully decentralized peer to peer blockchain system. Integration of Quick QR code Scanner and Reader. Transaction history with details. Ability to send and receive cryptocurrencies. Ability to exchange cryptocurrencies. If you have any questions or queries, please contact our support.

Screenshots

Tangem4 screens
The Circle App Wallets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tangem at every 5 days against The Circle App Wallets's every 4 weeks. The Circle App Wallets's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Tangem ships an update every 5 days, The Circle App Wallets every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tangem versus The Circle App Wallets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangemThe Circle App Wallets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangem AGRioni Marketing Management LLC

Bugs and requests

Tangem

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transactions not reflecting in wallet balance
  • Inability to add custom tokens or networks
  • Recurring issues with Solana network integration
  • App freezes and crashes on certain devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiple wallet addresses per asset
  • Performance tracking and charting
  • Staking and DeFi integration
  • Expanded token and network support
  • Notification system for withdrawals and deposits
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  • Desktop version

The Circle App Wallets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tangem

No in-app purchases

None

The Circle App Wallets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tangem free?
Tangem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Circle App Wallets free?
The Circle App Wallets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tangem or The Circle App Wallets have ads?
Neither Tangem nor The Circle App Wallets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tangem or The Circle App Wallets?
Tangem ships an update every 5 days, and The Circle App Wallets every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tangem was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Circle App Wallets on November 3, 2026.

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