Comparison

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) vs MyREFIBO

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

MyREFIBO

Features
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With the MyREFIBO app, your business portal is always at your fingertips. Through the app, you can easily upload and forward receipts and (foreign) invoices to your portal. You get a clear overview of your key figures, the payment status of your invoices and all your documents and archives. MyREFIBO brings you and your accountant closer together: faster, more transparent and fully digital.

Screenshots

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)4 screens
MyREFIBO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) and MyREFIBO are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) ships an update every 5 weeks, MyREFIBO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) versus MyREFIBO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlink (Bitcoin Wallet)MyREFIBO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (261 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings261 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlink El Salvador Sociedad Anonima de Capital VariableClearfacts BVBA

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

MyREFIBO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

No in-app purchases

None

MyREFIBO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) free?
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyREFIBO free?
MyREFIBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) or MyREFIBO have ads?
Neither Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) nor MyREFIBO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) or MyREFIBO?
Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyREFIBO every 2 months. Most recently, Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) was updated on November 7, 2026 and MyREFIBO on October 1, 2026.

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