AirGap Wallet vs USBC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirGap Wallet
This app acts as a secure, watch-only cryptocurrency wallet, designed to work in tandem with a separate offline vault. It allows users to initiate transactions, view blockchain data, and manage a portfolio of various digital assets.
- Watch-only wallet functionality
- Initiates cryptocurrency transactions
- Fetches blockchain data
- Portfolio overview display
- Supports multiple cryptocurrencies
- Offline private key security (via companion app)
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AirGap Wallet is a watch-only wallet used alongside AirGap Vault. This separation helps to provide better security while handling your funds. The AirGap Wallet initiates transactions, connects to a network to fetch data from the blockchain, and displays this information within the app as a portfolio overview. The Vault, however, does not connect to any network, irrespective of the device used. The Vault signs transactions and protects your private key securely offline. AirGap Wallet supports - Bitcoin - BTC, - Ethereum - ETH, - Polkadot - DOT, - Kusama - KSM, - Tezos - XTZ, - Cosmos - ATOM, - Moonbeam - GLMR, - Moonriver - MOVR, - Astar - ASTR, - Shiden - SDN, - Aeternity - AE, - Groestlcoin - GRS Follow the step-by-step video on how to set up the AirGap solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ICKaLxuwQ
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 rating: USBC at 4.7 against AirGap Wallet's 3.6. USBC also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 31%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). AirGap Wallet's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USBC has 281 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of AirGap Wallet's written reviews are positive against 62% of USBC's.
AirGap Wallet ships an update every 2 months, USBC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirGap Wallet | USBC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (33 ratings) | 4.7 (281 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 61.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 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 | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 524 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Papers GmbH | Global Id Framework Inc. |
Customer experience
AirGap Wallet
USBC
Bugs and requests
AirGap Wallet
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 Wallet
No in-app purchases
USBC
No in-app purchases
