Comparison

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer vs Bitcoin.com Checkout POS

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

Head to head
About

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer

Explore comprehensive Bitcoin network data, track real-time prices in multiple currencies, and verify blockchain information. An optional Pro Plan offers exclusive insights like halving countdowns and network hashrate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bitcoin price tracking
  • Blockchain data exploration
  • Transaction and address search
  • Mempool and block monitoring
  • Halving countdown (Pro Plan)
  • Network hashrate monitoring (Pro Plan)
  • Bitcoin price calculator (Pro Plan)
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Bitcoin Explorer is the first Bitcoin blockchain explorer available on the App Store, allowing users of the world’s largest cryptocurrency to access comprehensive information about the Bitcoin network. PRICE - Track the real-time Bitcoin price in ten currencies. BLOCKCHAIN Explore and verify all blockchain data: - Search for blocks using the block hash or height. - Search for transactions and addresses. - View fee transactions in real-time within the Blockchain view. - Explore the mempool and recently mined blocks. PRO PLAN Upgrade to the Pro Plan for exclusive Bitcoin insights: - Access the current Halving countdown and view past and upcoming halvings. - Get updates on the next difficulty adjustment. - Monitor the network hashrate. - View the latest block reward. - Current circulating supply. CALCULATOR (Pro Plan Exclusive) - Use the Bitcoin price calculator to determine how much Bitcoin you can purchase with your available funds in ten different currencies. Developed as part of the Apple Developer Academy Project at the Catholic University of Brasília. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bitcoin.com Checkout POS

This point-of-sale app enables merchants to quickly accept various cryptocurrency payments. It offers real-time exchange rate conversion for multiple fiat currencies and generates QR codes instantly for seamless transactions. Secure PIN and biometric options protect your business.

Highlights
  • Accept cryptocurrency payments
  • Real-time fiat currency conversion
  • Instant QR code generation
  • Automatic payment detection
  • Transaction history with export
  • PIN and biometric security
  • Multi-wallet support
Features
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Checkout is a mobile point-of-sale app that lets merchants accept cryptocurrency payments quickly and easily. Support for Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum (ETH), Zano, Solana, and 10+ other cryptocurrencies. KEY FEATURES - Accept payments in BTC, BCH, ETH, Zano, Solana, and more - Real-time exchange rate conversion for 32 fiat currencies - Instant QR code generation for each transaction - Automatic payment detection with on-screen confirmation - Full transaction history with filtering and PDF export - PIN and biometric (Face ID / Touch ID) security - Multi-wallet support for managing multiple addresses - Discount management for flexible pricing - iOS home screen widget for quick access - Available in 8 languages HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter the amount in your local currency 2. Select the cryptocurrency to accept 3. Show the QR code to your customer 4. Payment is detected automatically Checkout supports 32 fiat currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, and many more. Exchange rates update in real time so you always receive the correct amount. Perfect for retail shops, cafes, restaurants, freelancers, and anyone who wants to accept crypto payments in person. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer4 screens
Bitcoin.com Checkout POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bitcoin.com Checkout POS at none against Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer's shown. Bitcoin.com Checkout POS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Bitcoin.com Checkout POS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer against 5.0 for Bitcoin.com Checkout POS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, Bitcoin.com Checkout POS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer versus Bitcoin.com Checkout POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitcoin Blockchain ExplorerBitcoin.com Checkout POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Hugo Pacheco AraujoBitcoin.com

Customer experience

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bitcoin.com Checkout POS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Bitcoin Block Explorer Pro$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Bitcoin.com Checkout POS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Paid Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Paid Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer free?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bitcoin.com Checkout POS free?
Bitcoin.com Checkout POS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer or Bitcoin.com Checkout POS?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer and Bitcoin.com Checkout POS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer or Bitcoin.com Checkout POS have ads?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer shows ads; Bitcoin.com Checkout POS does not.
Which is updated more often, Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer or Bitcoin.com Checkout POS?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bitcoin.com Checkout POS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bitcoin.com Checkout POS on October 6, 2026.

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