Rainbow vs Polygon Chain Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rainbow
Manage and explore Ethereum-based assets on multiple networks with this secure and user-friendly crypto wallet. Discover new tokens, connect to decentralized applications, and receive real-time notifications for wallet activity. It offers a beautiful interface and supports importing existing wallets.
- Manage Ethereum assets on multiple networks
- Real-time notifications for wallet activity
- Connect to decentralized apps via WalletConnect
- Send/receive assets to ENS usernames
- Import existing wallets
- Optional iCloud Backup
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Rainbow is a fun, simple, and secure way to get started with crypto and explore the new world of Ethereum. You can use Rainbow to manage and display Ethereum-based assets on mainnet, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, and Zora. Rainbow is open source and an active member of the Ethereum community, making us one of the ecosystem's most well-loved and trusted wallets. With Rainbow, you can... - Watch wallets and follow any public Ethereum address - Customizable real-time notifications for wallet activity - Find helpful articles, trending tokens, and new assets in the Discover section - Use WalletConnect to connect to decentralized apps and websites like Uniswap, OpenSea, Mirror, Aave and more - A beautiful interface and design that makes Web3 and crypto a joy - Send/receive assets to ENS usernames instead of long addresses - Full transaction history and token discovery - Multiple wallet support and a way to quickly switch between them - Built-in Flashbots Protect safety on your Ethereum transactions - Bring your own wallet by importing your seed phrase from MetaMask and other wallets - Optional iCloud Backup to help avoid losing assets if your device or recovery phrase goes missing - Additional new features added every single month! For support or assistance, email us at support@rainbow.me For feedback or feature requests, email us at hello@rainbow.me or find us on Twitter @rainbowdotme
Polygon Chain Explorer
Track ERC20 transactions on the Polygon Network with detailed coin information, account management, and real-time notifications. Organize addresses, filter transactions, and view coin holder percentages. Supports multiple devices and offers light/dark modes.
- ERC20 transaction tracking
- Multiple account management
- Real-time transaction notifications
- Address grouping and organization
- Detailed coin information
- Widgets for transaction viewing
- iCloud synchronization
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Polygon Chain Explorer is a comprehensive app designed to simplify tracking of ERC20 transactions on the Polygon Network. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, this app offers a range of features to enhance your cryptocurrency experience. Key Features: - Multiple accounts functionality for easy management. - Real-time notifications for transactions executed by any wallet address (monthly/yearly subscription required). - Periodic notifications to stay updated on new transactions for up to 5 accounts. - Organize addresses into groups and expand or collapse them as desired. Group settings sync across all devices via iCloud. - Add favorite addresses, coins, or transaction hashes for better organization. - Filter the transaction list to view specific transactions. - Sort transactions by various criteria. - Detailed coin information at your fingertips. - Access coin holders and view their percentage. - Track your account's coin balance and equivalent amount. - View transactions of any address within the app and add them to your saved account lists. - Assign aliases to addresses for improved visibility. - Widgets to view new transactions for specific addresses or all addresses. - Touch Bar support for a seamless user experience on compatible devices. - Automatic synchronization of added accounts via iCloud. - Quick access to QuickSwap and PolygonScan by tapping on coins, transactions, or addresses. - Light and Dark mode support for personalized viewing. - Enhanced accessibility with optimized features for VoiceOver and Dynamic Font Size. - Handoff support for seamless continuation across multiple devices. For any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out to us at support@crapps.io. Thank you for choosing our app! App powered by unmarshal.io and covalentq APIs. Terms of Use: https://polygon-explorer.com/#terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rainbow at Free against Polygon Chain Explorer's $2.99. Rainbow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Polygon Chain Explorer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On ads 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
Rainbow is free to download; Polygon Chain Explorer costs $2.99 up front. Polygon Chain Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rainbow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polygon Chain Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow has 4.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Rainbow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polygon Chain Explorer's.
Rainbow ships an update weekly, Polygon Chain Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rainbow | Polygon Chain Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.2K ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rainbow Studio, Inc | Crapps Crypto Apps SRL |
Customer experience
Rainbow
Polygon Chain Explorer
Bugs and requests
Rainbow
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes when switching between screens
- Wallet balance not updating correctly
- Issues with iCloud backup and restore
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more blockchains
- Improve notification system
- Implement dark mode
- Integrate with more DeFi platforms
- Provide more detailed transaction history
Polygon Chain Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rainbow
No in-app purchases
Polygon Chain Explorer
- Real-time Notifications$1.991 Month
- Real-time Notifications$17.991 Year
