BitWay vs 21 Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BitWay
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Take control of your Bitcoin journey with BitWay. Track your entire stack across multiple wallets and watch your Bitcoin portfolio grow — all without giving up your privacy. Enter transactions manually or import them via extended public keys (XPUBs) to see real-time balances, cost basis, and gains in both BTC and fiat. Explore interactive charts that reveal your stack’s performance over time, and export your data whenever you need it. No accounts. No servers. No compromises. Just your Bitcoin, your data, and total peace of mind.
21 Pulse
This Bitcoin-focused app provides real-time price tracking, market sentiment indicators, and a map of merchants accepting Bitcoin. It also offers educational resources, a portfolio tracker, and various tools for enthusiasts and merchants.
- Real-time Bitcoin price and charts
- Fear & Greed Index and on-chain stats
- Bitcoin merchant locator (Lightning SatMap)
- Educational resources on Bitcoin
- Portfolio tracker with DCA plans
- Home screen widget for live price
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21 Pulse – The rhythm of Bitcoin. Your Bitcoin-only companion for enthusiasts and everyday users. No altcoins, no noise – just everything you need around Bitcoin. FEATURES: • Real-time Bitcoin price (USD & EUR) with interactive charts (1H to All-Time) • Fear & Greed Index & Bitcoin on-chain stats • Lightning SatMap: Find merchants that accept Bitcoin & Lightning near you – with 60+ category icons • Lightning wallets guide & POS solutions for merchants • Bitcoin news in English, German & Spanish • Bitcoin events calendar & conference tracker • Learn Bitcoin: 6 chapters, 24 FAQs, curated videos & books • Portfolio tracker with DCA plans & performance analysis • Tools: Block & Halving, Converter, DCA Calculator, Mining ROI • Home Screen Widget: Live price & 24h change • Beginner & Advanced mode – for every Bitcoiner • Clean design with customizable accent color (light/dark/system) 21 Pulse is built for people who value sovereignty, simplicity and focus. No account required. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Bitcoin only. Always.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BitWay at 14.0 against 21 Pulse's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BitWay ships an update every 3 weeks, 21 Pulse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BitWay | 21 Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Omri Ohayon | Heiko Mattern |
In-app purchases
BitWay
No in-app purchases
21 Pulse
No in-app purchases
