Comparison

BitBug vs ERA companion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live Bitcoin price display
  • Lock Screen widget
  • Multiple currency support (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, JPY)
  • Upward/downward trend indicators
  • Customizable complications
Features
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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.

About

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 it’s a genuine ERA Wallet. ERA Wallet Companion ensures your device remains secure, up-to-date, and ready to support your crypto operations with confidence.

Screenshots

BitBug4 screens
ERA companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BitBug ships an update every 5 days, ERA companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BitBug versus ERA companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitBugERA companion
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart BeekwilderHWLT

In-app purchases

None

BitBug

No in-app purchases

None

ERA companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BitBug free?
BitBug costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ERA companion free?
ERA companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BitBug or ERA companion have ads?
Neither BitBug nor ERA companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BitBug or ERA companion?
BitBug ships an update every 5 days, and ERA companion monthly. Most recently, BitBug was updated on October 28, 2026 and ERA companion on October 14, 2026.

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