Comparison

Plug vs HOT

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

Head to head
About

Plug

Manage all your cryptocurrencies and digital identity across multiple blockchains from a single mobile application. Buy, swap, stake, and browse decentralized applications securely with self-custodial control and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Multi-chain support (BTC, ETH, SOL, ICP)
  • In-app crypto buying with fiat
  • Cross-chain swapping and bridging
  • Integrated dApp browser
  • Full NFT support
  • Self-custodial security
  • AI wallet assistant
Features
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Plug Wallet: One Wallet, All Blockchains, Now in Your Pocket The easiest way to explore Web3 across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, ICP, and more, all from one mobile wallet. Powerful Multi-Chain Support - Native wallets for BTC, ETH, SOL, ICP, and Odin - Generate addresses and manage tokens in seconds - Swap across chains directly in-app - View and track all assets in your preferred currency Everything Built In - Buy crypto with fiat using 25+ providers via Onramper - Stake, swap, and bridge from your phone - Browse dApps in-app with the integrated wallet browser - Full NFT support across chains Stay Secure and in Control - Self-custodial: your keys, your crypto - Biometric authentication for extra protection - Easily save contacts across chains - Real-time transaction history and price tracking Smarter Wallet Experience - Chainfusion tech for seamless multi-chain functionality - Plug Intelligence: your AI wallet assistant - Auto top-up for canister cycles and DeFi hub features Download Plug Wallet and experience the future of crypto, one wallet, all blockchains.

About

HOT

This app provides a secure, multi-chain cryptocurrency wallet for Web3 access. It offers advanced security features like MPC and Ledger integration, allowing users to manage, swap, and bridge various digital assets across multiple blockchains. Users can also interact with dApps and monitor their portfolios.

Highlights
  • Multi-chain asset management
  • MPC security
  • Ledger hardware wallet integration
  • Cross-chain swaps and bridges
  • dApp connectivity
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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HOT Wallet — Multi-Chain Security & Web3 Freedom HOT Wallet is your secure multi-chain gateway to Web3. Powered by MPC security and compatible with Ledger hardware wallets, it gives you complete control of your assets — without compromises. Manage, swap, and bridge crypto across leading blockchains like BTC, ETH, TON, NEAR, Solana, TRON, BNB and more — all in one app. Do More With Your Crypto - Multi-chain freedom: one wallet for all your assets, from Bitcoin to NFTs - MPC protection: advanced multi-party computation keeps your keys safe on-device - Ledger support: connect your hardware wallet for maximum security - Refuel gas: instantly top up transaction fees across chains - Swap & bridge: move tokens cross-chain with just a few taps - Rewards layer: unlock progress and bonuses through your activity - Widgets: monitor balances and networks right from your home screen - dApp connect: interact with DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 apps securely Supported Networks Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB Chain, Solana (SOL), TON, TRON (TRX), NEAR, Polygon (MATIC), Avalanche (AVAX), Arbitrum, Optimism and more. Supported Tokens USDT, USDC, DAI, wBTC, BNB, ETH, SOL, TON, NEAR, TRX, MATIC, AVAX, DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, NFT collections and thousands more. Always With You - 24/7 support: loved by our users for being fast and reliable - Cross-device sync: start on one device and continue on another seamlessly - Non-custodial security: your keys, your control Join the HOT Community Follow us on Twitter @hotdao_ and stay close to the latest Web3 updates, airdrops, and features. Why HOT Wallet Unlike other wallets, HOT combines enterprise-grade security with everyday usability. Whether you are importing an existing seed phrase, connecting your Ledger, or starting fresh, HOT makes it simple — for both new users and advanced traders. Download HOT Wallet today — experience multi-chain freedom, MPC security, and a smarter way to Web3.

Screenshots

Plug4 screens
HOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HOT at 4.2 against Plug's 3.3. HOT also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 41%). Plug's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

HOT holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Plug's written reviews are positive against 73% of HOT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plug ships an update every 8 days, HOT every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plug versus HOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugHOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (36 ratings)4.2 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3647 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCrowd IC LtdHERE Wallet, Inc

Customer experience

Plug

All ratings36 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative56.4%

HOT

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

Plug

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 🐛 App keeps crashing on iPhone
  • 🐛 App keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Latest Update Broken
  • 🐛 App completely freezes
  • 🐛 Swap Feature Not Working
Show 6 more
  • 🐛 ICP tokens not appearing in balance
  • 🐛 Not syncing with browser extension
  • 🐛 App keeps bugging out when signing in
  • 🐛 Can’t use phase seed to recover account
  • 🐛 My Plug is not loading
  • 🐛 App crashes and allows bogus trades

Requested features

4 requests
  • 💡 Browser to connect to dapps
  • 💡 Easier way to use existing NNS account
  • 💡 Make it possible to connect to different ICP websites within the mobile app
  • 💡 Make transactions within the mobile app as if using a computer

HOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plug

No in-app purchases

None

HOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plug free?
Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOT free?
HOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plug or HOT?
HOT is rated higher. Plug averages 3.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while HOT averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.
Do Plug or HOT have ads?
Neither Plug nor HOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plug or HOT?
Plug ships an update every 8 days, and HOT every 3 months. Most recently, Plug was updated on October 24, 2026 and HOT on October 24, 2026.

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