Petra vs Universal Profiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petra
Manage and use your cryptocurrency on the Aptos blockchain with this secure and intuitive wallet. Explore decentralized applications, earn on stablecoins, and stake assets with low fees and fast transactions.
- Store and manage crypto assets
- Explore dApps with multi-tabs
- Earn on stablecoins with Petra Earn
- Stake APT and access liquid staking
- Biometric authentication
- Sub-second transactions and low fees
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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.
Universal Profiles
Manage your blockchain-based digital identity securely and easily. Interact with decentralized applications, send and receive digital assets, and control your online presence on the LUKSO blockchain. New users can create their first profile with a simple onboarding process.
- Blockchain-based digital identity
- Secure online presence management
- Digital asset management
- Decentralized application interaction
- LUKSO blockchain integration
- Easy onboarding for new users
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Based on the ERC725 Account (LSP0) standard, Universal Profiles are blockchain-based digital identities that provide a secure and user-friendly way to manage your online presence and assets. The Universal Profiles mobile app enables flexible and secure management of your Universal Profiles and interactions with decentralised applications on the LUKSO blockchain, like sending and receiving digital assets. If you already have a Universal Profile on the Universal Profiles browser extension, you can export it to the this mobile application and enjoy your it on both platforms. If you are a new user, the easy onboarding process will help you create your very first Universal Profile and introduce you to decentralised social world of LUKSO. Join the decentralised revolution and take control of your digital identity with Universal Profiles.
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Verdict
Petra and Universal Profiles both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Universal Profiles's written reviews are positive against 75% of Petra's. Petra's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Universal Profiles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petra has 317 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Petra's written reviews are positive against 93% of Universal Profiles's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Petra | Universal Profiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (317 ratings) | 4.9 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 317 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aptos Labs | Universal Everything GmbH |
Customer experience
Petra
Universal Profiles
User reviews
Petra
From 317 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast transaction speeds
- 👍 Works well with recovery phrases
- 💡 Insightful explorer with dapps
- 👍 Well-organized app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Insufficient funds error for transaction fees
- 🐛 Authentication error on app open
- 🐛 Blinding white screen, no dark mode
- 🐛 Cannot change currency preference
- 🐛 Not showing staked balance
Universal Profiles
From 30 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best crypto identity system
- 👍 Truly the best app on the App Store
- 💡 Great foundation for the future
- 🚀 Smooth and fast operation
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and decentralized
Room to improve
- 🐛 Clunky and slow at times
- 🐛 Needs spacing and UI improvements
- 🐛 Collectibles viewing needs improvement
- 🐛 In-app functionality for collectibles lacking
- 🐛 Unrevealed photo for entire collection sometimes
Bugs and 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
Universal Profiles
Reported bugs
2 issues- App can be clunky and slow
- Collectibles viewing functionality inconsistent
Requested features
5 requests- Improve spacing and UI
- View collectibles art in-app
- See brief details of NFTs in-app
- Tap on collectible to see fuller screen image
- Display NFT description in-app
In-app purchases
Petra
No in-app purchases
Universal Profiles
No in-app purchases
