BitBug vs ERA companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BitBug
Track live Bitcoin prices directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen with a customizable widget. View prices in multiple currencies and see trend indicators at a glance. Stay updated on the cryptocurrency market without opening an app.
- Live Bitcoin price display
- Lock Screen widget
- Multiple currency support (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, JPY)
- Upward/downward trend indicators
- Customizable complications
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Track the live Bitcoin price directly from your iPhone and Apple Watch. BitBug delivers real-time Bitcoin prices powered by CoinGecko, with support for multiple currencies including US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen. Features: Live Bitcoin price in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF and JPY Bitcoin portfolio tracker β add your holdings by BTC quantity See your total value, cost basis and profit/loss at a glance Lock screen widgets with live price and portfolio value Home Screen widgets in multiple sizes and currencies Apple Watch complications for quick price checks on your wrist Automatic price refresh every 5 minutes Simple, fast and beautiful β always know what your Bitcoin is worth.
ERA companion
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ERA Wallet Companion is the official app for managing your physical ERA Wallet β a secure hardware crypto wallet designed to protect your digital assets. Key Features: Firmware Updates Keep your ERA Wallet up to date with the latest firmware for enhanced security and performance. ERA Lens Database Updates Download updates for the ERA Lens Database, essential for accurate transaction recognition and signature validation. Authenticity Check Verify the authenticity of your device to ensure itβs a genuine ERA Wallet. ERA Wallet Companion ensures your device remains secure, up-to-date, and ready to support your crypto operations with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ERA companion at Free against BitBug's $3.99. ERA companion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). BitBug's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
ERA companion is free to download; BitBug costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BitBug ships an update every 5 days, ERA companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BitBug | ERA companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart Beekwilder | HWLT |
In-app purchases
BitBug
No in-app purchases
ERA companion
No in-app purchases









