Edge Wallet vs Gem Wallet

Edge Wallet3.7/5

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Gem Wallet4.6/5

Feature	Edge WalletVisit	Gem WalletVisit
Ratings
Our score	3.7/5	4.6/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	3.0	4.5
Ease of use	4.0	4.5
Chain support	4.0	5.0
Features	3.5	4.0
Privacy	4.5	5.0
Specs
KYC required	No	No
Wallet type	Mobile	Mobile
Custody	Self-custodial	Self-custodial
Chains	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, TON, Tron, Base, Other	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, Other
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Open source	Yes	Yes
Hardware wallet support	No	Not disclosed
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Not disclosed	Yes
NFT support	Not disclosed	Yes
Buy crypto in app	Yes	Yes
Security features	Client-side encryption, Zero-knowledge architecture, PIN login, Biometric login, Duress Mode, Two-factor authentication, Automatic cloud backup	Biometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryption
Recovery without a seed phrase	Yes	No
Passkey login	No	Not disclosed
Built-in dApp browser	Not disclosed	Yes
Swap fee	Not disclosed	0.5%
Perpetuals trading	No	Not disclosed
Company
Founded	2014	2023
Headquarters	United States	United Arab Emirates
Investors	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	Automatic cloud backups eliminate the need to write down manual seed phrases Direct support for privacy-focused coins including Monero, Zcash, and Zano Requires no personal identity verification App client code is published under an open-source BSD-3-Clause license	Fully open-source mobile application audited by CertiK in April 2026 Requires no account creation, email address, or identity verification Supports over 100 distinct blockchains within a single interface Integrated DEX aggregator compares routes across 23 swap providers
Cons	No desktop application or browser extension is available Does not connect to hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor A 2023 incident compromised roughly 2,000 keys via unencrypted local disk logs	No desktop client or web browser extension available Swaps carry a 0.5% fee in addition to standard network costs No social recovery alternative for the seed phrase
Best for	Mobile users wanting seedless self-custody, Privacy coin holders using Monero and Zcash, Traders needing cross-chain mobile swaps	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges

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