Blitz vs BitBoxApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blitz
This app simplifies Bitcoin and stablecoin transactions for everyday use. It allows instant, fee-free transfers between users and supports various blockchain networks. Manage multiple accounts, send gifts, and even accept payments for your business.
- Self-custody Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet
- Instant, fee-free transfers between users
- Send Bitcoin and stablecoins via username
- Support for Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and Rootstock
- Multiple accounts for personal or business use
- Built-in POS for merchants
- Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC)
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Blitz is the simplest self-custody Bitcoin wallet for everyday payments. Send Bitcoin and stablecoins to anyone, anywhere, instantly, with zero fees between Blitz users. A BITCOIN WALLET BUILT FOR REAL PAYMENTS Blitz makes Bitcoin payments feel like the apps you already use. Send Bitcoin to a username, receive payments instantly, and hold stablecoins to avoid Bitcoin price volatility, all in one self-custodial Bitcoin wallet. ONE WALLET FOR BITCOIN AND STABLECOINS • Bitcoin wallet, stablecoin wallet, and Lightning, all in one app • Hold USDB, and send/receive USDT, or USDC alongside your Bitcoin • Convert between Bitcoin and stablecoins in one tap • On-chain Bitcoin, Lightning Network, Liquid Bitcoin, and Rootstock supported • Multiple accounts for personal, family, or business use SEND BITCOIN AND STABLECOINS TO ANYONE • Send Bitcoin or stablecoins using a username, no QR codes, no invoices • Receive Bitcoin payments instantly over the Lightning Network • Zero fees between Blitz users • Send Bitcoin gifts to anyone, even non-Blitz users • Payment Pools: collect contributions and split costs SELF-CUSTODY BITCOIN AND STABLECOIN WALLET • Your keys, your Bitcoin, Blitz never touches your funds • 12-word seed phrase recovery • Open-source and fully transparent GLOBAL PAYMENTS WITH BITCOIN AND STABLECOINS Whether you're sending Bitcoin to family overseas, saving in stablecoins without a bank, paying a freelancer internationally, or splitting costs with friends, Blitz Wallet uses Bitcoin's open rails to make global payments instant and nearly free. MERCHANT TOOLS Accept Bitcoin payments at your business with the built-in Blitz POS. Generate Bitcoin payment requests, track tips, and onboard merchants in minutes. Supports Lightning Network and stablecoin payments. ADVANCED FEATURES • Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) • Bulk payments and payment requests • Savings goals and wallet analytics • Web wallet at wallet.blitzwalletapp.com • Paylinks for external Bitcoin and stablecoin requests Download Blitz, the self-custody Bitcoin wallet and stablecoin wallet built for everyday payments. Support: support@blitzwalletapp.com Privacy: blitzwalletapp.com/pages/privacypolicy Terms: blitzwalletapp.com/pages/terms
BitBoxApp
Manage your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies securely with this official hardware wallet companion app. It offers an intuitive interface for both new and experienced users, providing full control over your digital assets.
- Secure cryptocurrency management
- Intuitive user interface
- Full control of digital assets
- Official hardware wallet companion
- Supports Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
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BitBoxApp is the official companion app for the BitBox hardware wallet. Securely manage your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with an intuitive app designed for both beginners and experts. BitBoxApp puts you in full control of your digital assets while offering a seamless user experience. The iOS app only supports BitBox02 Nova. BitBox02 users should use the BitBoxApp on other platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blitz at 100% against BitBoxApp's 43%. Blitz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Blitz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blitz's written reviews are positive against 43% of BitBoxApp's.
Blitz ships an update every 3 weeks, BitBoxApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blitz | BitBoxApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blitz Wallet, LLC | Shift Crypto AG |
Customer experience
Blitz
BitBoxApp
In-app purchases
Blitz
No in-app purchases
BitBoxApp
No in-app purchases
