Comparison

USBC vs Anchor Wallet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial digital wallet
  • Encrypted ID storage
  • End-to-end encrypted chat
  • High security and privacy
  • Identity standards compliant
Features
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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.

About

Anchor Wallet

This app provides a secure and user-friendly way to interact with blockchain technology. It allows you to log in to websites, sign documents, and execute smart contracts on supported networks with ease. Private keys are protected with strong encryption and biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Blockchain-powered authenticator
  • Secure login and document signing
  • Execute distributed smart contracts
  • Military-grade encryption for private keys
  • Biometric authentication
  • Supports multiple EOSIO networks
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Anchor is a next-generation authenticator powered by blockchain technology. Login, sign documents, and execute distributed smart contracts with the ease and convenience you would expect from a centralized solution. Gone are the days where only the most tech-savvy can utilize the decentralized power of blockchains. Anchor stores your private keys with military grade encryption using the secure enclave tied to your biometric information. This makes it simple for you to sign while making it impossible for hackers to get your keys. Simple, but still powerful. Use Anchor to login to your favorite website or sign a transaction that executes a smart contract that summons a robotaxi to your location. Whatever the EOSIO blockchain can do, Anchor can too. Supported EOSIO networks: • EOS • WAX • Telos • Proton • FIO Anchor Wallet is a Greymass project. Connect with us on Twitter @greymass or visit https://greymass.com

Screenshots

USBC3 screens
Anchor Wallet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: USBC at 4.7 against Anchor Wallet's 4.2. USBC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Anchor Wallet sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. USBC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USBC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USBC has 281 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 61% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USBC ships an update fortnightly, Anchor Wallet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
USBC versus Anchor Wallet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSBCAnchor Wallet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (281 ratings) — better4.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews — better60.7% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better36
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size524 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Id Framework Inc.Greymass Inc.

Customer experience

USBC

All ratings281 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative27.7%

Anchor Wallet

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and 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

Anchor Wallet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

USBC

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Anchor Wallet

One-time5
  • Jungle 3 Account$0.99
  • Telos Account$0.99
  • WAX Account$0.99
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  • PROTON Account$0.99
  • Vaulta Account$1.99

Questions

Is USBC free?
USBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor Wallet free?
Anchor Wallet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USBC or Anchor Wallet?
USBC is rated higher. USBC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Anchor Wallet averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do USBC or Anchor Wallet have ads?
Neither USBC nor Anchor Wallet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USBC or Anchor Wallet?
USBC ships an update fortnightly, and Anchor Wallet every 6 weeks. Most recently, USBC was updated on September 14, 2026 and Anchor Wallet on July 23, 2026.

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