Nimiq Pay vs Abelian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nimiq Pay
This self-custodial app facilitates instant crypto payments using NIM and BTC Lightning. Discover locations accepting digital currency on an interactive map, earn rewards through loyalty programs, and deepen your crypto knowledge with Learn-to-Earn activities.
- Instant crypto transactions
- NIM and BTC Lightning support
- Crypto acceptance map
- Learn-to-Earn activities
- Loyalty rewards (cashback, referral bonuses)
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Unlock the power of Nimiq Pay for your crypto payments. This self-custodial app provides instant transactions with NIM and BTC Lightning, with upcoming integrations and compatibility with existing payment schemes such as Bluecode. Discover Mini Apps that bring new services and experiences directly into Nimiq Pay. Explore the interactive crypto acceptance map to find locations that welcome digital currency. Nimiq Pay elevates your payment experience with swift, secure, and rewarding features.
Abelian
Manage your digital assets within the Abelian blockchain and its Layer 2 network. This enhanced wallet offers a secure and streamlined experience for sending, receiving, and overseeing your cryptocurrency holdings.
- Abelian ecosystem asset management
- QDay Layer 2 network support
- Seamless sending and receiving
- Redesigned user interface
- Advanced security features
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Abelian Pro: Your Premier Wallet for the Abelian Ecosystem Abelian Pro is the enhanced mobile wallet for the Abelian blockchain and its Layer 2 network, QDay. With a redesigned interface, seamless transactions, and advanced security, it offers a smooth and reliable experience for sending, receiving, and managing your assets across the Abelian ecosystem. Upgrade to Abelian Pro and enjoy a unified, secure blockchain experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Abelian at 4 against Nimiq Pay's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nimiq Pay against 5.0 for Abelian. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Nimiq Pay ships an update every 3 weeks, Abelian fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nimiq Pay | Abelian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nimiq Labs Ltd | ABELIAN FOUNDATION LTD. |
Customer experience
Nimiq Pay
Abelian
In-app purchases
Nimiq Pay
No in-app purchases
Abelian
No in-app purchases
