Head to head
BlueWallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 7.4. But the right pick depends on what you want: BlueWallet is our call for best open-source mobile Bitcoin wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose BlueWallet if you
- Want a powerful free mobile Bitcoin wallet
- Value multisig, watch-only and hardware signing
- Are comfortable connecting your own node for Lightning
- Want real self-custody with no KYC
Choose Ridge Wallet if you
- Carry a handful of cards and some cash
- Want a wallet that lasts for years
- Value real RFID shielding
- Like choosing a material and finish
Side by side
Full comparison
Green marks the winner of each row| BlBlueWallet | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Bitcoin and Lightning wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | Free | from $95 |
| Value | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best open-source mobile Bitcoin wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | BlueWallet | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best open-source mobile Bitcoin wallet
7.4
BlueWallet
A free, open-source Bitcoin and Lightning wallet that packs desktop-grade features into a...
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8.7
Ridge Wallet
A slim metal cardholder with genuine RFID shielding and a lifetime build. The reference po...
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The verdict
Ridge Wallet takes it
Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.