Comparison

Tangem vs WidgetCoin

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 cryptocurrency wallet solution. It combines hardware security with a mobile interface to manage your digital assets, generate private keys on dedicated hardware, and interact with Web3 applications.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial crypto wallet
  • Hardware wallet with secure element chip
  • Private keys generated on dedicated hardware
  • NFC-enabled smartphone integration
  • Multi-chain support (BTC, ETH, etc.)
  • Web3 wallet for dApp access
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

WidgetCoin

Display cryptocurrency prices directly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy display. Track thousands of coins with real-time updates and customizable widgets without needing to unlock your device. Receive price alerts and personalize your widget themes.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen and StandBy widgets
  • Track thousands of coins
  • 24-hour change indicator
  • Price alerts
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Customizable widget themes
Features
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WidgetCoin keeps your favorite cryptocurrency prices a glance away. Add a widget to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy display and watch the market move without unlocking your phone or opening a browser. KEY FEATURES • Home Screen widgets in small and medium sizes • Lock Screen and StandBy widgets for at-a-glance updates • Track Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of coins powered by CoinGecko • 24-hour change indicator with clear up/down coloring • Configure each widget independently — different coins, different sizes • Background refresh keeps prices current • Clean, native SwiftUI design that fits right in with iOS PRO FEATURES • Track an unlimited number of coins • Pick any fiat currency (EUR, GBP, JPY, CZK, and more) • Premium widget themes to match your Home Screen aesthetic • Price alerts — get notified the moment a coin crosses your target • Lock Screen widgets and StandBy support • Apple Watch complications PRIVACY FIRST No account, no tracking, no ads. Anonymous usage statistics and crash logs, never linked to you. DISCLAIMER WidgetCoin does not provide investment advice. Prices are informational only and may be inaccurate or delayed. Always verify before making financial decisions. Price data provided by CoinGecko. Terms of Use: https://martinfreedom.com/widgetcoin/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://martinfreedom.com/widgetcoin/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tangem4 screens
WidgetCoin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tangem at none against WidgetCoin's 3. Tangem also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 2). WidgetCoin's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads 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. WidgetCoin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tangem asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tangem against 5.0 for WidgetCoin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tangem has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tangem's written reviews are positive against 100% of WidgetCoin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangem ships an update every 6 days, WidgetCoin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tangem versus WidgetCoin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangemWidgetCoin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size631 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangem AGMartin Svoboda

Customer experience

Tangem

All ratings25,010 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.7%

WidgetCoin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WidgetCoin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tangem

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WidgetCoin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Tangem free?
Tangem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WidgetCoin free?
WidgetCoin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangem or WidgetCoin?
WidgetCoin is rated higher. Tangem averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while WidgetCoin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tangem or WidgetCoin have ads?
Neither Tangem nor WidgetCoin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tangem or WidgetCoin?
Tangem ships an update every 6 days, and WidgetCoin every 2 months. Most recently, Tangem was updated on October 29, 2026 and WidgetCoin on October 21, 2026.

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