Comparison

VESPR vs Network Builder

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

Head to head
About

VESPR

A secure, non-custodial mobile wallet for the Cardano network. Easily send, store, and receive Cardano tokens, manage your NFTs, and connect to decentralized applications with an intuitive interface designed for all user levels.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial Cardano wallet
  • Secure private key management
  • Send, store, receive Cardano tokens
  • Showcase NFT collection
  • Connect to dApps
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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VESPR is a non-custodial mobile light wallet for the Cardano network, prioritizing the security and safety of your digital assets while ensuring exceptional ease-of-use. Your private keys and assets always remain under your control. Our highly intuitive interface is designed for all types of users, from experienced investors and Cardano enthusiasts to novice users exploring web3. VESPR focuses on providing lightning-fast speed and unmatched reliability, allowing you to make transactions anytime, anywhere. Send, store, and receive Cardano native tokens, showcase your NFT collection, connect to dApps, and carry the world of Cardano with you wherever you go.

About

Network Builder

Become a telecom entrepreneur by building a decentralized mobile network. Claim virtual land, expand coverage, and acquire users to earn rewards. Help communities connect and shape the future of connectivity.

Highlights
  • Claim Hexes mapped to real-world land
  • Expand AirNode coverage
  • Acquire subscribers
  • Participate in onchain auctions
  • Access network intelligence
  • Earn Actual Hex Rewards (AHR)
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Build the network of tomorrow, one Hex at a time. The World Mobile Network Builder gives you the tools to become a telecom entrepreneur by expanding the first decentralized mobile network at operator scale. Claim Hexes mapped to real-world land. Grow the network in your Hexes by expanding AirNode coverage, acquiring subscribers, and acquiring subscribers. When your Hex thrives, you earn rewards. Simple. Scalable. With the Network Builder, you can: Bid for Hexes: Join live onchain auctions and secure your Hex in the network. Access network intelligence: Use anonymized data to plan coverage and track growth. Align incentives: Recruit Agents, partner with Hosts, and collaborate with Affiliates to grow your own telecom business. Earn rewards: Receive a percentage of the revenue your Hex generates – the Actual Hex Reward (AHR). As you expand, you help communities connect, create local opportunity, and strengthen the decentralized network that rewards the people who use it. Reclaim power. Build your Hexes. Shape the future of connectivity.

Screenshots

VESPR4 screens
Network Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Builder at 5.0 against VESPR's 4.5. Network Builder also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). VESPR's advantage is ratings volume (73 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

Network Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VESPR has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of VESPR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Network Builder's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VESPR versus Network Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVESPRNetwork Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDigitalBlock Labs LTDWorld Mobile Group

Customer experience

VESPR

All ratings73 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative11.8%

Network Builder

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VESPR

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after update
  • Cannot open app after update
  • Staking not working
  • Trouble claiming rewards
  • Transactions not working
Show 2 more
  • Waving to hide not working properly on iPhone 15
  • Frequent loading and not opening after latest update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to display balances in currencies other than USD
  • Candle view for token charts
  • Visualize prices and price variations in ADA and USD
  • Ability to view individual NFTs, zoom, and save to phone
  • Easy way to view charts for held tokens from Home Screen
Show 3 more
  • Import xpub key for read-only wallet access
  • Fix waving to hide gesture on iPhone 15
  • Search and organization for NFT collection

Network Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VESPR

No in-app purchases

None

Network Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VESPR free?
VESPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Builder free?
Network Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VESPR or Network Builder?
Network Builder is rated higher. VESPR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Network Builder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VESPR or Network Builder have ads?
Neither VESPR nor Network Builder shows ads.

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