Tholos vs Petra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tholos
This application provides a secure, MPC-based system for organizations to manage digital assets and streamline internal operations. It enhances security protocols for asset handling.
- MPC-based key management
- Secure asset management
- Improved internal operations
- Enhanced security protocols
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Tholos is an MPC-based key management solution allowing organizations to more securely manage their assets and improve internal operations.
Petra
Manage your cryptocurrency and NFTs on the Aptos blockchain with ease. This wallet offers secure storage, intuitive management, and access to decentralized applications and DeFi opportunities. Experience fast transactions and low fees for your Web3 journey.
- Store and manage crypto and NFTs
- Explore dApps and DeFi
- Sub-second transactions
- Low transaction fees
- Earn stablecoins
- Multi-tab browsing for dApps
- Biometric authentication
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Petra Wallet is your gateway to the Aptos blockchain. Built by the team at Aptos Labs, Petra makes it easy, safe, and intuitive to store, manage, and use your crypto all in one place. Whether you're moving money, exploring dApps, or earning on your stablecoins, Petra gives you the tools to experience what Web3 has to offer. Do more with your crypto • Sub-second transactions and sub-cent fees (yes, really, less than $0.0001) • Use Petra Earn to deposit stablecoins in one click—no lockups, no friction • Explore with multi-tabs—because every DeFi app deserves a dedicated window • Stake APT or access liquid staking through top Aptos DeFi protocols We keep you safe • You stay in full control of your assets • Your privacy is 100% respected • Independently audited by top security firms • Biometric authentication for added protection Tap into the future of Web3 • Discover ecosystem events and community activity • Connect with creators shaping the next era of the web3 landscape • Join the OG community of builders on Aptos If you want speed, low fees, and real innovation—Aptos is your blockchain. Download Petra Wallet today and explore everything Aptos has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tholos at 100% against Petra's 75%. Tholos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Petra's advantage is ratings volume (314 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tholos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petra has 314 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tholos's written reviews are positive against 75% of Petra's.
Tholos ships an update fortnightly, Petra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tholos | Petra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (314 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 314 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tholos, Inc. | Aptos Labs |
Customer experience
Tholos
Petra
Bugs and requests
Tholos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Petra
Reported bugs
5 issues- Insufficient funds for transaction fee
- Authentication error on app open, retry does nothing
- App not working after installing, shows 'Ver... error' and is frozen
- Not showing staked balance and unstake is unavailable
- Incorrect number formatting (e.g., 1.000 for a thousand)
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to change currency preference
- Support for 24 seed phrases
In-app purchases
Tholos
No in-app purchases
Petra
No in-app purchases
