Comparison

Openloop Connect vs GiftyView

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

Head to head
About

Openloop Connect

Features
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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

About

GiftyView

This app offers a secure digital wallet for managing unused gift cards and bills. It allows users to liquidate gift cards at competitive rates, track transactions, and manage assets with fast payouts and bank-grade security.

Highlights
  • Liquidate unused gift cards
  • Digital wallet for balances
  • Fast payouts and transfers
  • QR code support
  • Real-time transaction tracking
  • Trading room dashboard
  • Bank-grade security
Features
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GiftyView is a secure digital wallet and asset management app designed to help you easily liquidate, track, and manage your unused digital gift cards from top global brands. Features: • Securely liquidate unused gift cards at competitive market rates • Comprehensive digital wallet for managing your balances and transactions • Fast payouts and seamless transfers directly to your preferred accounts • QR code support for quick access and seamless verification • Track your transaction history and asset liquidation in real-time • Manage your portfolio from a dedicated trading room dashboard • Bank-grade security and reliable payment processing Whether you're looking to safely convert unused gift cards into liquid value or simply need a secure digital wallet to track your assets and transfers, GiftyView provides a simple, fast, and highly secure experience. Download GiftyView today and take complete control of your digital wallet transactions.

Screenshots

Openloop Connect4 screens
GiftyView3 screens

Verdict

The call

Openloop Connect and GiftyView 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Openloop Connect ships an update every 9 days, GiftyView weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Openloop Connect versus GiftyView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenloop ConnectGiftyView
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHaudi Crypto, Inc.GiftyView

In-app purchases

None

Openloop Connect

No in-app purchases

None

GiftyView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Openloop Connect free?
Openloop Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GiftyView free?
GiftyView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Openloop Connect or GiftyView have ads?
Neither Openloop Connect nor GiftyView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Openloop Connect or GiftyView?
Openloop Connect ships an update every 9 days, and GiftyView weekly. Most recently, Openloop Connect was updated on October 11, 2026 and GiftyView on October 8, 2026.

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