Which Mobile Bitcoin Wallet Should I Choose?

You may want to consider the old bitcoin axiom: if you dont own the private keys, you dont own the bitcoins. Centralized, server-based wallets work like online bank accounts, with the key difference that if the company goes belly-up or gets hacked, you arent guaranteed to get your funds back. Having said that, many of these wallets are still popular for their ease-of-use, feature set and established reputation.

*Note that Myceliums Android version is far more feature-rich. The current iOS version was developed separately and is very bare-bones by comparison.

Alas, full bitcoin trading isnt an option yet (its buy-only) and the exchange option isnt available in all countries. Blockchain is working to introduce more countries soon, though.

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You need a Coinbase account to use the app, which means your login credentials are stored on a central server. This makes it easy to access from multiple devices and recover lost passwords, but if privacy is your main concern you might prefer something that lives 100% local on your phone.

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If youre in the US or Canada, you can buy and sell bitcoin through theGlideraexchange. AirBitz also helps you find places to spend your bitcoins with a guide to BTC-accepting business in your local area, and even discount coupons. It supports transfers to other AirBitz users wallets via NFC and Bluetooth. You can set spending limits and also switch on additional features for merchants, such as accepting payments from multiple payees for one transaction.

Myceliums interface hasnt changed much over the years, making it fairly straightforward and workmanlike. The developers are promising a complete overhaul for both major platforms in the near future, with additional features like distributed apps (DAPPs) and other third-party services.

Jaxxis a very easy-to-use mobile wallet with lots of support for cryptocurrencies and tokens other than bitcoin. In addition to BTC, you can use the wallet to store ETH and Ethereum Classic, DASH, Augur REP tokens, Litecoin, ZCash even DAO if youre still inclined. More are coming soon.

AirBitzprobably has the most advanced mobile feature set for daily commerce. You can have multiple wallets with different fiat currency balances, and keep track of where your money is coming from and where its going with the tagging function.

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Lots of shopping and commerce features

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Theres a wide range of options out there, but heres our pick of the most popular with the most compelling feature sets. Weve included them (in no particular order) mainly for variety, so you can see whats available out there.

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Mycelium also has a local trader option where you can meet and interact with others who want to trade P2P, either in person or over the internet. You can also import keys from paper wallets and other HD accounts, and keep balances in three major fiat currencies through partner Coinapult.

Coinbase also supports Ethereums ether currency, so you can have balances in both BTC and ETH.

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Wallets are all HD, meaning they can be backed up and restored from a recover phrase and you can use a separate address for every transaction, increasing privacy.

There are plenty of others out there. Which mobile wallet do you use? Let us know.

Mobile bitcoin wallets have come a long way in the past few years. What were once bare-bones and often clunky apps now look more like the instant messaging services you use every day. In fact, most of them are probably a lot more usable than the app your bank provides.

Jaxx also integrates with the ShapeShift exchange for anonymous trading between any of the tokens both Jaxx and ShapeShift support.

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Popular wallet with bitcoin trading option

Coinbaseis also pretty popular with US and EU residents, mainly for its simplicity and trading option you can buy and sell bitcoin from Coinbases own exchange, directly from the app. This feature isnt available in all countries but it is in 33 of them, so theres a good chance yours is included. If it is, you can link the app to a traditional bank account in your region for deposits and withdrawals.

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Blockchainis one of the oldest, simplest and most popular bitcoin wallets. The software and UI have improved markedly with more recent versions, giving you a clean and more satisfying experience. The wallet is now HD, meaning you can restore it from a 12-word recovery phrase. You can also generate new addresses for added privacy.

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Myceliumprobably has the most versatile feature list for managing bitcoin balances, but its probably a bit too complicated for beginners. Its a favorite with old-time bitcoiners who like to move their massive coin stashes in and out of cold storage.

Where Mycelium really shines though is its integration with secure cold storage devices, including Trezor, Ledger and KeepKey. Since this involves plugging your wallet hardware device directly into the phone, its only available on Android devices with USB2GO functionality.

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If youre looking for an easy way to store and spend your money or if youre a bitcoin beginner who wants the simplest option a mobile bitcoin wallet on your smartphone is the way to go.

Security and privacy have improved with the development of HD bitcoin wallets and keys that live locally on your device. Most apps include fingerprint or PIN protection. In most cases, if your phone is stolen your bitcoins are still reasonably safe and can be accessed with another device.