Comparison

Bitcoinist vs SECPOOL

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

Head to head
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

About

SECPOOL

Features
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SECPool is a professional mining pool platform built for miners and mining farm operators worldwide. Centered on security, transparency, and stability, it delivers an end-to-end mining solution — from account management to payout settlement. Three-Level Account Hierarchy Register via email and manage accounts, sub-accounts, and miner groups with layered control and authorized sharing — making mining farm operations safer and more organized. Flexible Payout Settlement Multiple settlement modes including FPPS, PPS, and PPLNS. Daily automatic payout distribution with real-time transparency ensures stable, reliable earnings for every miner. Global Stable Network A top-tier tech team and distributed architecture capable of handling millions of concurrent miners. Global nodes operate 24/7 with rock-solid stability. Instant Alert System Real-time push notifications and email alerts triggered by hashrate warning thresholds, so miners always stay informed about their operations. Round-the-Clock Support Globally deployed nodes with 24/7 continuous operations ensure uninterrupted, stable mining — giving every miner peace of mind.

Screenshots

Bitcoinist4 screens
SECPOOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SECPOOL at none against Bitcoinist's 26. SECPOOL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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 26 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per 3 months. SECPOOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bitcoinist versus SECPOOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitcoinistSECPOOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBFM Company LimitedFair Mine Hub.Limited

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Bitcoinist

Subscriptions12
  • 1 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$33.993 Months
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$98.993 Months
  • VIP Annual Membership$99.991 Year
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  • 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$314.993 Months
  • 12+12 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$374.993 Months
  • 10+10 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$529.993 Months
  • 12+12 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$599.993 Months
  • 21+21 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$649.993 Months
  • 12+12 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$1099.991 Year
  • 21+21 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$1899.991 Year
One-time14
  • Package of 500 thousand Diamonds$2.99
  • Package of 600 thousand Diamonds$2.99
  • Diamonds - Sample Pack$4.99
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  • Package of 4.2 million Diamonds$14.99
  • Package of 3.5 million Diamonds$19.99
  • Package of 18 million Diamonds$59.99
  • Package of 15 million Diamonds$79.99
  • Package of 54 million Diamonds$159.99
  • Diamonds - Pro Pack - VIP$249.99
  • Package of 108 million Diamonds$299.99
  • Package of 216 million Diamonds$549.99
  • Package of 180 million Diamonds$599.99
  • Diamonds - Elite Pack$1799.99
  • Diamonds - Elite Pack - VIP$1799.99
None

SECPOOL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitcoinist free?
Bitcoinist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SECPOOL free?
SECPOOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bitcoinist or SECPOOL have ads?
Bitcoinist shows ads; SECPOOL does not.

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