Openloop Connect vs Wen Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Openloop Connect
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Openloop Connect is a companion application used with the Openloop hardware wallet. Openloop features three functions: crypto wallet (signer), security key (passkey), and PIV. It is used by connecting Openloop to a desktop or smartphone via USB or BLE. Openloop Connect supports the following six features. 1. Openloop Firmware Update Update the firmware on your Openloop device. Connect Openloop via USB or Bluetooth and update it to the latest version. 2. WalletConnect Relay WalletConnect is a globally standardized protocol for connecting various wallets to DApps (decentralized applications) and Web3 platforms. By launching Openloop Connect, you can use Openloop from numerous dApps that support WalletConnect. Access via DeepLink: openloop:// 3. Openloop API Server (not available on iOS) A local WebSocket server that allows web apps and native apps to use Openloop. Using the API, applications can access various Openloop features. Accessible at ws://127.0.0.1:21320. 4. Safari Web Extension Container (iOS only) A browser extension for using Openloop from Safari on iOS. Openloop Connect functions as a Containing App. By installing Openloop Connect, Safari web apps can use Openloop through the Openloop API. 5. PKCS#11 Dynamic Library for PIV (desktop only) PKCS#11 is a standard API interface for cryptographic tokens, defined as part of the Public-Key Cryptography Standards. Openloop Connect bundles a PKCS#11 dynamic library for using Openloop with PIV. The library is located in the pkcs11/ folder under the application install path: macOS: [app]/Contents/Resources/pkcs11/libopenloop-pkcs11.dylib Windows: [app]/resources/pkcs11/libopenloop-pkcs11.dll Linux: [app]/resources/pkcs11/libopenloop-pkcs11.so The actual app install location [app] depends on the install method: macOS (DMG): /Applications/Openloop Connect.app Windows (standard installer): C:\Program Files\Openloop Connect Windows (Microsoft Store): (Get-AppxPackage 7CA75049.OpenloopConnect).InstallLocation Linux (deb): /opt/Openloop Connect 6. BLE Passkey Provider (iOS / Android only) A feature that registers Openloop Connect as a credential provider in the mobile OS, forwarding passkey authentication requests from browsers and other apps to Openloop over BLE so that they can be signed inside the hardware. Passkeys over USB work with the OS's built-in support; additionally, to use passkeys over BLE as well, enable this feature. iOS: Settings - General - AutoFill & Passwords - enable Openloop Connect Android: Settings - Passwords & accounts - Additional services - enable Openloop Connect
Wen Wallet
A fast, secure, and intuitive self-custodial multi-chain crypto wallet. It offers full control over your keys, transaction previews, and support for major networks like Ethereum and Solana. Explore decentralized applications and manage digital assets with ease.
- Self-custodial multi-chain wallet
- Intuitive transaction previews
- Manage multiple wallet addresses
- Support for Ethereum, Solana, Base
- Explore decentralized Web3 applications
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Wen Wallet — Your Gateway to Web3 A fast, secure, and intuitive self-custodial multi-chain wallet designed for both crypto newcomers and seasoned traders. SECURE BY DESIGN - Fully self-custodial architecture keeping you in complete control of your keys - Intuitive transaction previews before every secure signature - Easily manage and generate multiple wallet addresses within a single app - Broad multi-chain support including Ethereum, Solana, Base, and other major networks - Secure exploration of decentralized Web3 applications and digital assets Disclaimers: * Crypto asset trading involves high risk. Please manage your risk accordingly. Wen Wallet does not hold user funds in custody. Download Wen Wallet and start your Web3 journey today.
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Verdict
Openloop Connect and Wen Wallet are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Openloop Connect ships an update every 8 days, Wen Wallet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Openloop Connect | Wen Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haudi Crypto, Inc. | Wen Wallet Ltd |
In-app purchases
Openloop Connect
No in-app purchases
Wen Wallet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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