Comparison

Lexe Wallet vs Crest Wallet

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

Head to head
About

Lexe Wallet

This self-custodial Bitcoin wallet allows you to send and receive payments 24/7, even when your phone is offline. It features a secure cloud node that ensures you never miss a payment, with your keys and funds remaining under your sole control. Enjoy instant, low-fee Lightning payments and easy recovery options.

Highlights
  • Always-online cloud node
  • Self-custodial Bitcoin management
  • Instant Lightning payments
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Private by default
  • Open-source and verifiable
  • Easy encrypted backups
Features
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The self-custodial BITCOIN wallet that's always on. Send and receive payments 24/7 - even when your phone's offline. Lexe is a self-custodial Lightning wallet with a secure cloud node that's always online, so you never miss a payment. Only you control your funds. We handle the infrastructure. Download Lexe and get started in minutes. LIGHTNING PAYMENTS. • Send & receive bitcoin instantly with low fees • Pay any way: Lightning Address, BOLT11 invoice, BOLT12 offer, on-chain • Your own ₿me@lexe.app Human Bitcoin Address ALWAYS ONLINE. • Your Lightning node runs 24/7 in the cloud • Receive payments anytime, even when your phone is off • Never miss a payment again SELF-CUSTODY, SIMPLIFIED. • Your keys, your coins. Only you control your funds • Your node runs in a secure enclave, protecting funds even from us PRIVATE BY DEFAULT. • Payments stay between you and your node • We can't see who you pay or who pays you OPEN SOURCE & VERIFIABLE. • Fully open-source Lightning node • Reproducible builds you can verify yourself • Your wallet securely verifies the node before sharing keys EASY RECOVERY. • Easy encrypted backups to Google Drive keep your wallet safe • Lose your phone? Restore your wallet in minutes Need help? Got feedback? Reach us at support+ios@lexe.app. Source: https://github.com/lexe-app/lexe-public Privacy: https://lexe.app/privacy-policy

About

Crest Wallet

Features
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Crest is a self-custodial Bitcoin mobile wallet. Crest allows users to generate and manage their private keys directly on their device. Users retain full control over their funds at all times. Access Crest is currently being rolled out gradually. Access to transaction functionality may require an invite code. Key Features • Self-custodial wallet architecture • Local key generation and storage • Private transaction functionality • No account registration required • No custody of user funds Self-Custody Crest does not have access to your private keys or recovery phrase. You are solely responsible for securely backing up your seed phrase.

Screenshots

Lexe Wallet4 screens
Crest Wallet4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lexe Wallet and Crest Wallet are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Lexe Wallet versus Crest Wallet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexe WalletCrest Wallet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLexe CorporationCrest Tech Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lexe Wallet

No in-app purchases

None

Crest Wallet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lexe Wallet free?
Lexe Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crest Wallet free?
Crest Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lexe Wallet or Crest Wallet have ads?
Neither Lexe Wallet nor Crest Wallet shows ads.

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