Head to head
Cake Wallet 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: Cake Wallet is our call for best Monero and privacy wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose Cake Wallet if you
- Use or want to use Monero
- Value open-source, no-KYC privacy
- Want Bitcoin Silent Payments
- Prefer self-custody with hardware-wallet support
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| CaCake Wallet | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Privacy multi-currency wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | Free | from $95 |
| Value | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best Monero and privacy wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Cake Labs | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best Monero and privacy wallet
7.4
Cake Wallet
The go-to open-source, non-custodial wallet for Monero and Bitcoin privacy, with no KYC an...
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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.