Spice Wallet vs Arc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spice Wallet
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Spice Wallet is an open-source and self-custody wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dai, and Monero created by MAGIC Grants, a public charity. FEATURES * A beautiful, modern interface available in light and dark themes. * Fully self-custody. Only you have your private keys and recovery phrase, not us. * Completely open-source, with reproducible builds. * Address book for managing contacts. * No local wallet scanning needed, even for Monero. You can offload scanning to servers of your choice, or you can scan locally with a node connection if you prefer. * Built-in Tor support. Optionally connect to services over Tor to protect your privacy. * Protect your wallet with hardware security keys. When enabled, your spend key and recovery phrase have multiple layers of protection. * Encrypted backups of your payment details and address book. They are securely encrypted with keys derived from your recovery phrase, so you don't need another backup password. * Background notifications for incoming transactions and background syncing. * OpenAlias and payment links, for easy and secure sending without cumbersome addresses. Spice Wallet is developed by MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Arc
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Arc Wallet is a self-custodial USDC wallet built for the Arc network. Your keys never leave your device — they are encrypted behind a passcode you choose, with optional Face ID for quick unlock. Create a new wallet with a recovery phrase or import one you already have, and manage multiple wallets in a single app when you need separate balances for work, savings, or everyday spending. Send and receive USDC on Arc in a few taps. Paste an address, scan a QR code, or pick a saved contact. Review the amount, network fee, and total before you sign, then confirm when you are ready. Fees are paid in USDC from the same balance — no second token to hold for gas. Transfers on Arc settle quickly, and every payment appears in your activity feed with full on-chain details. Track what comes in and what goes out with a clear transaction history. Open any transfer in Arc Explorer to verify status, block, and hash in your browser. Receive USDC with your address or a QR code, and optionally request a specific amount when someone owes you. Arc Wallet is designed to be simple without hiding what matters. You stay in control of your recovery phrase, your passcode, and your funds. Switch between Arc Mainnet and Testnet from settings when you need to explore or test. Built for people who want a focused USDC wallet on Arc — secure, transparent, and ready when you are.
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Verdict
Spice Wallet and Arc 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Spice Wallet | Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MAGIC Grants | Arc Network Services LLC |
In-app purchases
Spice Wallet
No in-app purchases
Arc
No in-app purchases









