Comparison

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) vs Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

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

Head to head
About

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

This Bitcoin wallet offers both custodial and non-custodial account options, allowing users to hold their own keys with a simple interface. It supports instant Bitcoin payments and provides tools for merchants and developers.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial account option
  • Instant Bitcoin payments
  • Lightning Network support
  • Merchant Point of Sale system
  • Open source (FOSS)
  • Bitcoin education tools
Features
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Blink 3.0 — now with non-custodial accounts. Hold your own keys with the same simple experience Blink is known for. Blink is the Bitcoin wallet trusted across the Bitcoin ecosystem for ease of use, accessibility, and exceptional payment reliability. With version 3.0, you can now create a non-custodial account — your Bitcoin, secured by your own recovery phrase, with no one else able to touch your funds. Not even us. Non-Custodial / Self-Custody: - Your keys, your Bitcoin. Secured by a 12-word recovery phrase that only you hold. - Built on the Spark protocol with a unilateral exit path to the Bitcoin main chain. - Portable — access your funds in any Spark-compatible wallet with your recovery phrase. - iCloud backup so self-custody fits your life. - Non-custodial Dollar Balance — hold USD-equivalent value alongside your Bitcoin, all under your control. The Same Blink Experience: - Instant Bitcoin payments over Lightning or on-chain, powered by highly reliable infrastructure. - Keep your existing username@blink.sv Lightning address — nothing changes for the people paying you. - Low fees, with zero fees for Blink-to-Blink transfers. - Receive Bitcoin via QR codes, NFC, LNURL, Lightning addresses, and vouchers (Azteco, Lightsats). - Available in 20+ languages worldwide. Choose What Works for You: - Create a non-custodial account for full self-custody, or keep using your existing custodial account — it's your choice. - Switch between accounts seamlessly within the app. - Migration path from custodial to non-custodial coming soon. For Merchants & Developers: - Web-based Point of Sale system to accept Bitcoin payments. - Blink Dashboard & API for integrations with BTCPay Server, LNBits, Alby, WooCommerce, and more. - Local Bitcoin merchant map to discover businesses accepting Lightning payments nearby. Built for Trust: - Open source (FOSS). Verify the code yourself. - Battle-tested Lightning infrastructure with exceptionally high payment success rates. - Built-in Bitcoin education tools for new users. Download Blink and take full control of your Bitcoin — with the simplest wallet experience in the ecosystem.

About

Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

This app provides a user-friendly Bitcoin Lightning wallet with a personal Lightning address, simplifying Bitcoin payments. Easily send and receive Bitcoin, discover places to earn and spend, and share your address for seamless transactions.

Highlights
  • Personal Lightning address
  • Send/receive Bitcoin Lightning payments
  • Easy to memorize and share address
  • Discover places to earn sats
  • Find stores to spend sats
Features
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Satoshi is a Bitcoin Lightning wallet, featuring your own personal Lightning address. Just like your email, it's easy to memorize and share, making it incredibly easy to receive payments. Satoshi wallet is optimized for an easy and fast payment experience over the Lightning network. App Functions: - send/receive Bitcoin Lightning payments - get your free Bitcoin Lightning address - discover places to earn free sats/bitcoin - find stores to spend sats/bitcoin Post your Lightning address on your social media or send it to friends. In many Bitcoin Lightning wallets, they can simply type your address and the amount to pay you. If you need help or want to send us feedback, contact support@vipsats.app

Screenshots

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)4 screens
Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) at 4.8 against Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning's 3.7. Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 42%). Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

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

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 135 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) versus Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlink (Bitcoin Wallet)Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (261 ratings) — better3.7 (135 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better42.3% of reviews
Number of ratings261 — better135
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlink El Salvador Sociedad Anonima de Capital VariableVipsats SA de CV

Customer experience

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

All ratings261 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.7%

Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

All ratings120 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

From 261 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast transactions
  • 💡 Innovative features like Stablesats
  • 🧡 Easy to use for beginners
  • 🤩 Solid and reliable product

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Verification code issues
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • ⚠️ Accusations of scamming
  • ❌ Cannot sell or withdraw
  • 📞 Suspicious international calls/messages

Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

From 135 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast transactions
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient
  • 👍 Good for beginners

Room to improve

  • 😞 Unable to send funds out
  • 😞 Funds locked
  • 😞 Pending transactions
  • 😞 No response from support
  • 😞 Account restricted

Bugs and requests

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Verification code not valid
  • App crashes on iPhone
  • Transactions not appearing
  • Cannot sell or withdraw funds
  • Suspicious international calls and WhatsApp messages after installation
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  • Learning sections show 'question already answered' and no sats earned
  • Stablesats conversion button missing
  • Not all phone carriers supported for quiz
  • App is buggy, especially regarding earning free satoshi
  • Previous version was better
  • Interface is only in Arabic for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Bitcoin-backed fiat loans
  • Dedicated tab for Web3 Bitcoin Lightning dapps
  • More features and continuous updates

Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Verification code not received
  • Transactions stuck in pending for hours
  • Account restricted for suspicious activity
  • Funds locked after deposit
  • Unable to send out funds
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  • Azteco voucher processing issue
  • Notifications not appearing as banners
  • App refresh needed for transaction confirmation
  • Security not working without exiting app

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to convert to on-chain
  • Transparent fee disclosure
  • Ability to 'send all' with fee deduction
  • Modify by USD when sending manual amount
  • Backspace button for manual amount entry
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  • Face ID for security
  • Store contacts
  • Banner notifications on iPhone
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

No in-app purchases

None

Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) free?
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning free?
Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) or Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning?
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) is rated higher. Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning averages 3.7 from 135 ratings.
Do Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) or Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning have ads?
Neither Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) nor Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) or Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning?
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) was updated on November 7, 2026 and Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning on November 3, 2026.

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