Comparison

Phoenix Wallet vs KeepKey Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Phoenix Wallet

This app offers a fast, easy, and secure way to manage Bitcoin. It leverages the Lightning Network for near-instantaneous payments with minimal fees, making it ideal for everyday transactions like buying coffee. It's a non-custodial, open-source wallet designed for user-friendliness.

Highlights
  • Instant Bitcoin payments
  • Minimal transaction fees
  • Secure Bitcoin storage
  • Automatic Lightning channel management
  • Non-custodial wallet
  • Open source
Features
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Phoenix makes using bitcoin easy, fast and safe. Payments are nearly instantaneous, and fees are minimal. You can use it to send payments (e.g. buy a cup of coffee), receive payments, and store your bitcoin safely for day-to-day spending. The bitcoin lightning network means faster payments and smaller fees. Lightning is 100% bitcoin - an open standardized payments layer, engineered to improve speed while maintaining security and decentralization. And Phoenix makes it possible for everyone to use. Lightning channels are managed for you automatically. And inbound liquidity is automatically handled too. If you don't know what any of that means, then this is the wallet for you! Phoenix is a non-custodial wallet, and is fully open source. It was created by ACINQ, one of the pioneering companies in the bitcoin lightning network. And the same company that runs the largest lightning node in the world. Bitcoin is for everyone. Enjoy.

About

KeepKey Mobile

Securely view your cryptocurrency portfolio on your mobile device using your hardware wallet. Connect instantly via QR code to monitor all your holdings in real-time with a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • Secure QR code pairing
  • Real-time portfolio tracking
  • Support for 100+ cryptocurrencies
  • Dark mode interface
  • Instant balance updates
  • Read-only access
  • Works with KeepKey hardware wallets
Features
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KeepKey Mobile - Your Hardware Wallet, Everywhere Transform your KeepKey hardware wallet into a mobile experience. KeepKey Mobile is the official companion app that lets you securely view your cryptocurrency portfolio on your iPhone, anywhere, anytime. CRYPTO-GRADE SECURITY Your private keys never leave your KeepKey hardware wallet. KeepKey Mobile displays read-only portfolio information, ensuring your assets remain secure while giving you convenient mobile access. INSTANT QR CODE PAIRING Connect your mobile device to your desktop KeepKey vault in seconds: • Open your desktop vault at vault.keepkey.com • Generate a secure pairing QR code • Scan with your iPhone • View your portfolio instantly PORTFOLIO AT A GLANCE Monitor all your cryptocurrency holdings in one beautiful interface: • Bitcoin (BTC) • Ethereum (ETH) • Litecoin (LTC) • Thorchain (RUNE) • And 100+ supported assets Real-time portfolio values and balances, updated automatically. PRIVACY FIRST • No account registration required • No email or phone number needed • Your data stays on your device • Secure local storage • No third-party tracking FEATURES • Secure QR code pairing with desktop vault • Real-time portfolio tracking • Support for 100+ cryptocurrencies • Beautiful dark mode interface • Instant balance updates • Read-only access (maximum security) • Works with KeepKey hardware wallets WHO IS THIS FOR? • KeepKey hardware wallet owners • Cryptocurrency investors who want mobile portfolio access • Security-conscious users who prefer cold storage • Anyone managing multiple crypto assets ABOUT KEEPKEY KeepKey is a premium hardware wallet that provides best-in-class security for your cryptocurrency. With KeepKey Mobile, you get the convenience of mobile access without compromising the security of cold storage. REQUIREMENTS • KeepKey hardware wallet • Desktop computer with KeepKey vault (vault.keepkey.com) • WiFi connection for pairing YOUR KEYS, YOUR CRYPTO Remember: KeepKey Mobile is a read-only companion app. All transactions still require your physical KeepKey device and PIN. Your private keys remain secure in your hardware wallet. SUPPORT Need help? Visit keepkey.com for guides, FAQs, and customer support. Download KeepKey Mobile today and take your portfolio with you, securely.

Screenshots

Phoenix Wallet4 screens
KeepKey Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KeepKey Mobile at 5.0 against Phoenix Wallet's 4.2. Phoenix Wallet's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

KeepKey Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix Wallet has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phoenix Wallet versus KeepKey Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenix WalletKeepKey Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (75 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACINQKEY HODLERS LLC

Customer experience

Phoenix Wallet

All ratings75 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

KeepKey Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Phoenix Wallet

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Money not reflecting in account
  • Crypto locked in wallet
  • Bitcoin sent without user action
  • App not opening on iOS
  • Funds never arrived after transaction
Show 13 more
  • UI display incorrect for amounts
  • Transaction pending for over 30 hours
  • Seed backup to iCloud not resolved
  • Funds stuck for months
  • App deleted wallet after upgrade
  • Restoring connections indefinitely
  • Sat incoming message with 3 z
  • Ghost notification badge
  • V2 broken, 'restoring connections'
  • Receiving not working for days
  • Transactions not going through
  • App offline, no internet message
  • Malware activity warnings

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add LN Address
  • Show preimage in detail
  • Add Portuguese language
  • Add CZK fiat currency
  • Option to connect via TOR on iOS
Show 2 more
  • Ability to open own channels
  • QR code receiving for bleskomat

KeepKey Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phoenix Wallet

No in-app purchases

None

KeepKey Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoenix Wallet free?
Phoenix Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeepKey Mobile free?
KeepKey Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phoenix Wallet or KeepKey Mobile?
KeepKey Mobile is rated higher. Phoenix Wallet averages 4.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while KeepKey Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Phoenix Wallet or KeepKey Mobile have ads?
Neither Phoenix Wallet nor KeepKey Mobile shows ads.

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