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1inch Wallet vs QIE Wallet

How 1inch Wallet vs QIE Wallet compare on our ratings, wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

1inch Wallet4.3/5
VS
QIE Wallet3.5/5
Feature
1inch WalletVisit
QIE WalletVisit
Ratings
Our score4.3/53.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.03.0
Ease of use4.54.0
Chain support4.54.0
Features4.54.0
Privacy4.03.0
Specs
KYC required No No
Wallet typeMobileMobile, Browser extension
CustodySelf-custodialSelf-custodial
ChainsEthereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Solana, OtherBitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Tron, Avalanche, Polygon, Arbitrum, TON, Other
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Chrome
Hardware wallet support YesNot disclosed
In-app swaps Yes Yes
Staking Yes Yes
NFT supportNot disclosed Yes
Buy crypto in appNot disclosed Yes
WalletConnect Yes Yes
Security featuresMEV protection, Encrypted file backup, Cloud backup, Hardware wallet integrationRecovery phrase backup, Two-factor authentication toggle
Recovery without a seed phrase NoNot disclosed
Built-in dApp browser Yes Yes
Company
Founded20192022
Headquarters——
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Native swaps across 18+ blockchains without routing through third-party bridges
  • Self-custodial architecture requiring no identity verification or KYC
  • Zero gas fees available on supported swap modes
  • Hardware wallet pairing supported through Ledger devices
  • Non-custodial private key storage across Bitcoin, Solana, and major EVM chains
  • QR retail payments accepted at over 31,000 South African stores via Zapper
  • Free human-readable .qie payment identifiers included upon setup
  • Built-in QIE staking offering yields up to 15% APY
Cons
  • No native desktop application available
  • March 2025 exploit on an outdated Fusion parser drained $5 million from resolvers
  • Unbacked private keys cannot be recovered if device access is lost
  • Premium multichain ID handles require a fee between $5 and $15
  • Fiat card purchases and swaps depend on third-party aggregators
Best forActive multichain DeFi traders, Mobile users swapping across networks, Traders wanting integrated MEV protectionSouth African shoppers using QR crypto payments, Users wanting readable Web3 payment handles, QIE token holders staking for yield

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