Rainbow vs xObserver
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 across multiple networks with a secure and user-friendly interface. Discover new tokens, receive real-time notifications, and connect to decentralized applications. Supports multiple wallet imports and offers optional iCloud backup for asset protection.
- Manage Ethereum assets on multiple networks
- Real-time notifications for wallet activity
- Discover trending tokens and new assets
- Connect to dApps via WalletConnect
- Send/receive assets using ENS usernames
- Import wallets from MetaMask
- 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
xObserver
Explore the MultiversX blockchain with ease. Track your assets, analyze fund movements, and visualize ecosystem growth. Suitable for both beginners and experienced users.
- Asset tracking
- Fund movement analysis
- Transaction viewing
- Account and token details
- NFT viewing
- Ecosystem growth visualization
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The ultimate explorer for the MultiversX Blockchain Are you looking to have an easy view on all your assets, or to analyze funds moving between users? xObserver is the perfect app for you! Start exploring the MultiversX Blockchain like never before. Visualize the Hypergrowth of the entire ecosystem, easily, from your smartphone or tablet. Track funds from your wallets, receive notifications for transactions, view all transactions on the network, view accounts, tokens, NFTs and many more. Whether you are a seasoned blockchain enthusiast or just starting your journey, xObserver makes it simple and convenient to access and understand the power of MultiversX from the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rainbow at every 5 days against xObserver's every 3 weeks. xObserver's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Rainbow ships an update every 5 days, xObserver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rainbow | xObserver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rainbow Studio, Inc | Alessandro De Franceschi |
Customer experience
Rainbow
xObserver
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
xObserver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rainbow
No in-app purchases
xObserver
No in-app purchases
