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.
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.
- Non-custodial account option
- Instant Bitcoin payments
- Lightning Network support
- Merchant Point of Sale system
- Open source (FOSS)
- Bitcoin education tools
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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.
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.
- Personal Lightning address
- Send/receive Bitcoin Lightning payments
- Easy to memorize and share address
- Discover places to earn sats
- Find stores to spend sats
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) | Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (261 ratings) — better | 3.7 (135 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better | 42.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 261 — better | 135 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blink El Salvador Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable | Vipsats SA de CV |
Customer experience
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)
Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning
User reviews
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)
From 261 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)
No in-app purchases
Satoshi Bitcoin Lightning
No in-app purchases
Questions
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