Comparison

PoolTool vs NEAR Mobile

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

Head to head
About

PoolTool

Discover and monitor Cardano stake pools. Track your rewards and receive notifications for pool changes like fees, pledge, and saturation. Find the best pools with smart filtering and sorting.

Highlights
  • Explore Cardano stake pools
  • Track delegation rewards
  • Favorite pool notifications
  • Detailed pool information
  • Smart pool filtering and sorting
Features
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Explore the Cardano blockchain and track your rewards in the PoolTool app! Browse the pools of the Cardano network. Mark your favorite stake pools and get notified when they change fees, pledge, create blocks or they become saturated. PoolTool is always available on the go, showing you the most desirable pools by default by applying a meaningful filter and sort on the currently hundreds of registered pools. See detailed information and historical data about all the pools: - Website - Description - Pledged ADA - Fees - Block production - Controlled Stake We welcome your feedback and feature requests, so please get in touch via Twitter, Telegram or through our website. What is Cardano? Cardano is home to the ADA cryptocurrency, which can be used to send and receive digital funds. This digital cash represents the future of money, making possible fast, direct transfers that are guaranteed to be secure through the use of cryptography.

About

NEAR Mobile

This app is a secure, non-custodial mobile wallet for the NEAR Blockchain. It allows users to store, send, and swap cryptocurrencies and NFTs, interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and DeFi, and stake NEAR assets. The wallet features biometric authentication, PIN protection, and an intuitive design for easy blockchain interaction.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial crypto and NFT storage
  • Send and swap cryptocurrencies
  • Interact with Web3 dApps and DeFi
  • Biometric and PIN authentication
  • In-app staking for NEAR assets
  • Create custom NEAR IDs
  • Intuitive and user-friendly design
Features
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Discover the only NEAR wallet you will need: NEAR Mobile, the most secure and comprehensive mobile wallet designed exclusively for the NEAR Blockchain. Store, send and onramp crypto and NFTs, interact with dapps and DeFi and explore NEAR Protocol from your phone. Unrivaled Security: Security isn’t an option; it’s a guarantee. NEAR Mobile is a non-custodial wallet, which means that only you have access to your keys and your crypto. Keep them safe because not even us can recover them if you lose them. We have also included biometric authentication and PIN protection for peace of mind Swap any cryptocurrency: Buy NEAR and swap it to any currency such as XRP, DOGE, BERA, PEPE, BTC among many others! Now in one click and gas free; Interact with Web3 dApps: Unlock the limitless potential of the NEAR dApp ecosystem. Easily sign into decentralized applications and explore the investing opportunities in the world of DeFi finance. Intuitive Design: Interacting with blockchain should not be complex. NEAR Mobile offers a design that feels familiar from the get-go, shielding you from the intricacies of blockchain technology while delivering an experience that’s pleasing to the eye. Multi-Currency and NFTs: Manage an array of tokens and NFTs within the NEAR Blockchain all from one app. In-App Staking: Compound your NEAR assets effortlessly. Stake directly within the app and build a more robust portfolio with minimal fuss. Custom NEAR IDs: One seed phrase, unlimited possibilities. Create multiple accounts and reserve your personalized NEAR ID for a bespoke experience. NEAR Mobile isn’t just a wallet; it’s your one-stop-shop to a decentralized universe, seamlessly integrating high-level security, user experience, and versatility. Download NEAR Mobile today and redefine your crypto journey.

Screenshots

PoolTool4 screens
NEAR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEAR Mobile at 82% against PoolTool's 59%. NEAR Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (843 vs 99). PoolTool's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEAR Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEAR Mobile has 843 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of PoolTool's written reviews are positive against 82% of NEAR Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolTool ships an update monthly, NEAR Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PoolTool versus NEAR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolToolNEAR Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (99 ratings)4.5 (843 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99843 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdderley Group Ltd.Peersyst

Customer experience

PoolTool

All ratings98 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative37.3%

NEAR Mobile

All ratings838 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

PoolTool

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Essential tool for Cardano holders
  • 👍 Great for tracking stake pools
  • 👍 Nice UI/UX
  • 👍 Reliable and accurate data
  • 👍 Super useful app

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Requires ADA fee for password reset
  • ⚠️ Payment in crypto bypasses Apple services
  • ⚠️ No customer support
  • ⚠️ App is extremely slow
  • ⚠️ Freezes and buggy

NEAR Mobile

From 843 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and convenient app
  • 🔒 Secure wallet for NEAR tokens
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Supports staking and earning rewards
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with staking/unstaking
  • 🐛 Withdrawal and transfer problems reported
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
  • 🔒 Lack of customer support for issues

Bugs and requests

PoolTool

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Login issues after ADA verification
  • App freezes
  • Does not load pool data
  • Account creation/addition fails
  • Does not update stakepool info
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  • Block production not showing for some pools
  • Confusing wallet address finding

Requested features

5 requests
  • Break out earnings by year and valuation for tax reporting
  • Add dark mode
  • Add an alert for rewards
  • Show reward percentage for each pool
  • Add screenshots of UX beyond paywall

NEAR Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Staked tokens disappearing from wallets
  • Withdrawal and transfer failures
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand token support beyond NEAR
  • Add more advanced DeFi features
  • Improve cross-chain functionality
  • Provide better customer support channels

In-app purchases

None

PoolTool

No in-app purchases

None

NEAR Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolTool free?
PoolTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NEAR Mobile free?
NEAR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PoolTool or NEAR Mobile?
NEAR Mobile is rated higher. PoolTool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while NEAR Mobile averages 4.5 from 843 ratings.
Do PoolTool or NEAR Mobile have ads?
Neither PoolTool nor NEAR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolTool or NEAR Mobile?
PoolTool ships an update monthly, and NEAR Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, PoolTool was updated on November 3, 2026 and NEAR Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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