Comparison

Thermine vs Bitcoinist

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

Head to head
About

Thermine

Features
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Thermine, as this first version, is an "OCEAN Pool" APP view. Allowing Bitcoin miners on OCEAN Pool to view its stats, hashrate, earnings, payouts, etc. This is only an APP view, not allowing you to create/manage wallets. It is only for miners to follow their stats

About

Bitcoinist

This app allows users to mine Bitcoin using professional, remote hardware without impacting their phone's performance. It offers transparent pricing, live monitoring, and direct BTC wallet delivery, making Bitcoin mining accessible without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote ASIC miner deployment
  • Global data center operations
  • Live monitoring and status updates
  • Time-bound mining contracts
  • Direct BTC wallet payouts
  • No device strain or heat
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Bitcoin mining, unchained. Real ASIC hardware. Your choice of pool. Managed from your iPhone. Put real mining power to work. Rent remote Bitcoin mining capacity in 1 TH/s units, choose your pool and follow your mining activity in one app. Your Phone Is the Control Panel The mining happens on datacenter-hosted hardware. Electricity, maintenance and operation are included in your rental. Manage your miners without buying, installing or maintaining equipment at home. Choose How You Mine ▸ Public Pool. Join OCEAN and contribute mining work alongside other miners. ▸ Private Pools. Create your own pool or join other users. Combine your mining power to compete for a block. When your pool finds a valid block, eligible participants share its reward according to the pool’s allocation rules. ▸ Mix Your Approach. Manage miners across Public Pool mode and private pools. Follow the Action Track miner status, mining activity, estimated rewards and payout status. Explore user and pool leaderboards and see how your mining activity compares. Learn. Participate. Earn Diamonds. Explore Bitcoin Academy and earn Diamonds through learning activities and qualifying referrals. Use them for mining rentals, extensions and avatars. Diamonds are in-app points with no direct Bitcoin or cash redemption. Connect Your Own Wallet Set your external Bitcoin address to receive eligible mining payouts. Bitcoinist does not provide a wallet or hold user Bitcoin. Payouts go to the external Bitcoin address you provide. Automatic payouts require at least 7,000 eligible sats and a valid Bitcoin address. Private-pool block rewards must reach Bitcoin’s 100-block maturity before distribution. Bitcoinist covers public-pool fees and Bitcoin network transaction fees for user payouts. Any private-pool organizer fee is shown before you join. Start Your Way Choose a mining rental or subscription through Apple In-App Purchase. Current prices, mining capacity, duration and billing terms are shown before you buy. Mining results vary. Bitcoin rewards, profitability and payout timing are not guaranteed. Choose your pool. Activate your miners. Follow the work. Bitcoinist is operated by BFM Company Limited, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Business licence No. 07010714. Terms & Conditions (EULA): https://bitcoinist.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bitcoinist.app/privacy Questions? support@bitcoinist.app

Screenshots

Thermine4 screens
Bitcoinist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thermine at none against Bitcoinist's 10. Thermine also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Bitcoinist's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bitcoinist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per 3 months. Thermine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermine ships an update monthly, Bitcoinist weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thermine versus Bitcoinist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermineBitcoinist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB163 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIgor de Bastos CostaBFM Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Thermine

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bitcoinist

Subscriptions9
  • 1 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$33.993 Months
  • 2 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$67.993 Months
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$98.993 Months
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  • 1 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$99.991 Year
  • VIP Annual Membership$99.991 Year
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$199.993 Months
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$289.991 Year
  • 10+10 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$529.993 Months
  • 12+12 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$599.993 Months
One-time1
  • Diamonds - Pro Pack - VIP$249.99

Questions

Is Thermine free?
Thermine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bitcoinist free?
Bitcoinist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thermine or Bitcoinist have ads?
Both Thermine and Bitcoinist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermine or Bitcoinist?
Thermine ships an update monthly, and Bitcoinist weekly. Most recently, Thermine was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bitcoinist on November 9, 2026.

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