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Monero wallet for iPhone The right Monero wallet for your iPhone.

The App Store has fewer Monero wallets than Android does, which makes the choice easier. Three well-known apps run on iPhone, and there is a browser option if you would rather install nothing. Here is who each one fits, and the catch in each.

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A your iphone on the left holds your keys. A dashed line runs to a small cluster of Monero nodes on the right. Only questions about the network travel along the line, not your keys.YOUR KEYS LIVE HEREYour iPhoneKEEP THE BALANCE MODESTasks about the networkNO KEYS SENTThe Monero networkNODES ANSWER QUESTIONSSAME MONERO. A WALLET THAT FITS YOUR PHONE.
Figure 1Your keys stay on your phone. The wallet only asks the network questions.

Quick pick

Three needs, three answers.

Monerujo and Feather do not run on iPhone, so the list is short. Find the sentence that sounds like you.

I want a Monero-only app

Monero.com by Cake Wallet

The honest trade-offThe same company makes Cake Wallet, so you are trusting one developer team either way.

I hold Monero and other coins

Cake Wallet

The honest trade-offOne app for many coins means a bigger app with more going on. If you only want Monero, it is more than you need.

I would rather install nothing

A browser wallet like MonkStash

The honest trade-offMobile browsers are still being tested, so keep to small amounts for now.

iPhone Monero wallets

Three wallets in the App Store.

All three are non-custodial, which means you hold the keys. The Monero project lists each as a wallet that scans the blockchain on your device without handing your keys to a node. We have not ranked them.

Multi-coin

Cake Wallet

Works on
iPhone, Android, Mac, Linux
Open source
Yes (MIT license)
Seed words
16-word Polyseed or 25-word
Best for
iPhone users who hold other coins

It began as the first Monero wallet for iOS, and its App Store listing describes it as non-custodial and open source. It now covers many coins, with native Tor integration and background sync listed.

  • Subaddresses and accounts
  • Choose your own restore height
  • Native Tor integration, per its App Store listing
  • Hardware wallet support listed

The honest trade-offIt supports other coins too. If you want Monero and nothing else, a Monero-only app keeps things simpler.

Monero only

Monero.com

Works on
iPhone, Android
Open source
Yes, code on GitHub
Seed words
Check when you create it
Best for
A focused Monero app

A Monero-only app from the makers of Cake Wallet. It is on the App Store, and the project says you are free to check its code on GitHub.

  • Only Monero, so nothing else to sort through
  • Store, send, receive and exchange from one app

The honest trade-offSame developer as Cake Wallet. You get a simpler app, not a second opinion on who built it.

Multi-coin

Stack Wallet

Works on
iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux
Open source
Yes (GPL-3.0)
Seed words
Check when you create it
Best for
Open source multi-coin users

A fully open source wallet from Cypher Stack that covers Monero along with Bitcoin, Litecoin, Firo and others. Its App Store listing says private keys stay on your device, and its release notes mention Monero options such as using local nodes.

  • Custom nodes
  • One app on phone and computer

The honest trade-offMonero is one coin among many, so it is less focused than a Monero-only app.

We checked these against each project's own pages and the wallet list at getmonero.org/downloads. Apps change, so confirm the current details on the official listing before you install.

Where MonkStash fits

No app to install. Just Safari or your browser.

There is no MonkStash iPhone app. What exists is a wallet that runs in your phone's browser, with nothing to download and no account to make.

  1. i
    Open it, create a wallet, write the words down. That takes a couple of minutes and nothing is installed on your phone.
  2. ii
    Good for small, everyday amounts. Browser wallets are only as safe as the phone and browser you use, so keep savings elsewhere.
  3. iii
    If you see a MonkStash app in the App Store, it is not ours. We have not published one. Treat any app using our name as a fake.
Early preview. MonkStash works with real Monero, but mobile browsers are still being tested. Start with a small amount until our public security review is complete.
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Small amounts in an everyday wallet, savings on a hardware walletTwo panels. The left panel shows your iphone holding a few Monero coins for everyday spending. The right panel shows a hardware wallet holding a larger pile. An arrow between them reads: move the surplus over.EVERYDAYSAVINGSmovesurplusYour iPhoneSMALL AMOUNTSA hardware walletKEYS STAY OFF THE COMPUTER
Figure 2Spend from the phone, save on a hardware wallet. Move the surplus when it grows.

iPhone wallet comparison

Four options, side by side.

MonkStash is the first row. The seed column matters when you restore: count your words first, then pick a wallet that reads that format.

Table 1. Monero wallets you can use on an iPhone
WalletWorks onOpen sourceSeed wordsBest for
MonkStashPhone browser, no installYes (BSD-3-Clause)25 wordsSmall, everyday amounts
Cake WalletiPhone, Android, Mac, LinuxYes (MIT)16-word Polyseed or 25-wordPhone users, multi-coin holders
Monero.comiPhone, AndroidYesCheck on setupA focused Monero app
Stack WalletiPhone, Android, desktopYes (GPL-3.0)Check on setupOpen source multi-coin users

Apple's App Store does not make an app safe. Keep a modest balance on your phone and your larger savings somewhere safer, such as a hardware wallet.

Before you install anything

How to avoid fake iPhone wallets

Search for a Monero wallet and you will see look-alike apps and sites built to collect recovery words. Start from a trusted list, not a search result. Never type your seed into an app you found through an ad.

  1. i
    Start from the Monero project's list. The page at getmonero.org/downloads lists the mobile wallets it knows about. Follow the link to the app from there, not from a search ad.
  2. ii
    Read the developer name, not the app name. Fake apps copy names and icons. On the App Store page, check that the developer matches the wallet's official website.
  3. iii
    Be wary of profiles and beta invites. A site that asks you to install a configuration profile, or a test build, to get a "wallet" is a red flag unless you reached it from the developer's own site.
  4. iv
    No real app asks for your seed to "verify" you. Support staff, giveaways and chat bots that ask for your recovery words are stealing them.
  5. v
    Test with a small amount first. Send a little, check it arrives, then move more.

How Monero phishing sites workWhat a seed phrase is

Two listings with the same name, only one from the right sourceThe top listing is marked with a check because its source matches the official website. The bottom listing has the same name but a source you do not recognise, and is marked as a trap.APP STORE LISTINGWallet nameDeveloper matches the official siteWallet nameDeveloper you do not recogniseOne wrong developer is all a clone needs.
Figure 3Same name, different developer. Read the developer before you tap Get.

Wallets for other devices

AndroidPhone apps from Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub.DesktopWindows, Mac and Linux wallets.HardwareLedger and Trezor, and what they work with.

Or see the full Monero wallet comparison, including web wallets.

Before you pick one

Questions

iPhone Monero wallet questions, answered

More answers live in the full FAQ, or ask us.

1What is the best Monero wallet for iPhone?

Cake Wallet is the best-known option, and Monero.com is its Monero-only sibling. Stack Wallet is an open source multi-coin alternative. If you would rather not install anything, a browser wallet like MonkStash runs in your phone's browser. Check the developer name before you install any of them.

2Is there a Monero wallet for iOS?

Yes. Cake Wallet, Monero.com by Cake Wallet and Stack Wallet all have App Store listings. Monerujo is Android only, and Feather is a desktop wallet, so neither runs on an iPhone.

3Can I use a Monero wallet on iPhone without an app?

Yes. MonkStash runs in your phone's browser, so there is nothing to install and no account to make. Mobile browsers are still being tested, so use small amounts while the wallet is in early preview.

4Is Cake Wallet safe on iPhone?

It is a widely used, open source wallet, and its App Store listing describes it as non-custodial. Safe still depends on you: install it from the official listing, keep your recovery words offline, and start with a small amount. No wallet is risk free.

5Can I use a Ledger or Trezor with an iPhone?

It is limited. Trezor says that on iOS, Monero works through Cake Wallet with its Safe 7 only. The Monero project also lists Cake Wallet as a Ledger Nano companion. Check each maker's current notes before you buy, or use a desktop wallet for a hardware setup. See our hardware wallet page.

6Do iPhone wallets share my keys with a node?

The Monero project lists Cake Wallet, Monero.com and Stack Wallet as wallets that scan the blockchain on your device, without sharing a key with the nodes. The node can still see your network address, so Tor or your own node adds privacy.

7How many words is my Monero seed?

The classic Monero seed is 25 words. A newer format called Polyseed is 16 words, and Cake Wallet can create standalone Monero wallets with either. Count your words before you restore, and make sure the wallet you choose reads that format.

A sensible next step

Pick one wallet, install it from a listing you checked, and write the recovery words on paper before you do anything else. Send a small test amount, confirm it lands, and build from there. If you would rather not install anything, a small browser wallet is the quickest way to start.

Create a Monero walletRead the step-by-step guide