Comparison

Rainbow vs DotHold

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

Head to head
About

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 ENS usernames and offers optional iCloud backup for added security.

Highlights
  • Manage Ethereum-based assets
  • Multi-network support
  • Real-time notifications
  • Connect to dApps
  • ENS username support
  • Transaction history
  • Multiple wallet support
Read full description

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

About

DotHold

Features
Read full description

DotHold helps domain owners value, track, and manage their names — on device, with no account required. DOTESTIMATE • Instant value range and factor breakdown for any domain • Smart valuations powered by comparable sales data (50/month with DotHold Pro) • Optional credit packs for more Smart runs • PDF reports for basic and smart estimates PORTFOLIO • Track expiry, renewal costs, registrar notes, and cost timeline • Import & export CSV, JSON, Excel • Summary dashboard and home screen widgets • Heuristic batch estimates for your holdings (separate from DotEstimate) DOTHOLD PRO Annual subscription: 50 smart domain valuations every month with sales-comparable reports. Private by design — your portfolio stays on your iPhone. More apps from Zero IQ: https://z0iq.com Questions? contact@z0iq.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://z0iq.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rainbow2 screens
DotHold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow at none against DotHold's 6. Rainbow also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. DotHold sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Rainbow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow ships an update weekly, DotHold monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rainbow versus DotHold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbowDotHold
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRainbow Studio, IncHakan Buran

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

DotHold

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rainbow

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DotHold

Subscriptions1
  • DotHold Pro$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Handreg Coffee$0.99
  • Renewal Fuel$1.99
  • Whale REG Fee$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Smart10$4.99
  • Smart25$9.99

Questions

Is Rainbow free?
Rainbow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotHold free?
DotHold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rainbow or DotHold have ads?
Neither Rainbow nor DotHold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow or DotHold?
Rainbow ships an update weekly, and DotHold monthly. Most recently, Rainbow was updated on November 13, 2026 and DotHold on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons