AirGap Vault vs USBC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirGap Vault
This app transforms your phone into a secure, offline cryptocurrency vault. It supports numerous blockchains and integrates with other wallets for seamless, secure transaction signing without network connection.
- Blockchain agnostic crypto vault
- Offline private key storage
- Verifiable QR code transaction signing
- Supports multiple companion wallets
- Segwit support
- Offline key generation
- Shamir Shares (Social Recovery)
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AirGap Vault is a blockchain agnostic crypto vault that turns your mobile phone into a cold wallet. AirGap Vault does not connect to any network, irrespective of the device used. This system built into the app makes it more secure than an ordinary crypto wallet. Transactions can be signed seamlessly without the use of cables, thanks to verifiable QR codes. This opens up multiple possibilities for interacting with other solutions. AirGap Vault is currently used alongside other companion apps like AirGap Wallet, MetaMask, Sparrow Wallet, BlueWallet, Specter, and any other QR code-based wallets. These companion apps serve as watch-only wallets that allow users to view portfolios and initiate transactions while the Vault signs transactions and protect your private keys offline. AirGap Vault supports: When paired with MetaMask - All EVM-compatible blockchains When paired with AirGap Wallet - Bitcoin - BTC, - Ethereum - ETH, - Polkadot - DOT, - Kusama - KSM, - Tezos - XTZ, - Cosmos - ATOM, - Moonbeam - GLMR, - Moonriver - MOVR, - Astar - ASTR, - Shiden - SDN, - Aeternity - AE, - Groestlcoin - GRS Features: - Segwit Support - MetaMask Support - Offline Address Overview - Secure Keyboard - Coin Flip & Dice Roll - Offline Key Generation - BIP39 Passphrase - Shamir Shares (Social Recovery) - BIP85 Child Entropy - Open Source Get the highest security by installing AirGap Vault on a separate smartphone, and never connect that phone with any network again. Another option is to install AirGap Vault and its companion app on the same device. Follow the step-by-step video on how to set up the AirGap solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ICKaLxuwQ To learn how to setup AirGap Vault with MetaMask watch this guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIKJh0h7QiU
USBC
Securely manage your digital assets and personal identification with this non-custodial wallet. Encrypt and store your IDs directly on your device for easy and safe access. Communicate securely with contacts using an end-to-end encrypted chat system.
- Non-custodial digital wallet
- Encrypted ID storage
- End-to-end encrypted chat
- High security and privacy
- Identity standards compliant
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Manage your secure digital wallet with the USBC application. This non-custodial wallet offers the highest level of security and privacy, keeping your information encrypted and at your fingertips. Always be prepared with your most important IDs encrypted and directly on your device. Built on the latest identity standards and encryption technology, we make using your IDs easier and safer whether you’re online or in person. The USBC application also features an end-to-end encrypted chat system for secure communication with your contacts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: USBC at 62% against AirGap Vault's 38%. USBC also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). AirGap Vault's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
USBC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USBC has 281 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of AirGap Vault's written reviews are positive against 62% of USBC's.
AirGap Vault ships an update every 2 months, USBC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirGap Vault | USBC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27 ratings) | 4.7 (281 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 61.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 281 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 524 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Papers GmbH | Global Id Framework Inc. |
Customer experience
AirGap Vault
USBC
Bugs and requests
AirGap Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
USBC
Reported bugs
8 issues- Cannot restore old account
- Errors verifying identity
- Gornverment ID fails (Vietnam)
- Cannot access card, poor support
- Won't work, error setting up global ID address
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- Wallet Uphold could not be verified
- Update forcing older devices out
- Only for iOS 16 or above
Requested features
12 requests- Reset and clear old reviews
- Add Universal Name recovery option
- Merge old verified account with new system
- Add Russian language
- More detailed transaction history
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- Allow users to choose Uphold alternative
- Add Philippines to country list for Uphold
- Add Philippines for residence verification
- Make digital card number easily copyable
- More partnerships for app usage
- Add XRP staking
- Smoother, livelier interface for crypto beginners
In-app purchases
AirGap Vault
No in-app purchases
USBC
No in-app purchases
