Gem Wallet vs MetaMask

Gem Wallet4.6/5

VS

MetaMask4.0/5

Feature	Gem WalletVisit	MetaMaskVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.6/5	4.0/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	4.0
Ease of use	4.5	4.0
Chain support	5.0	4.5
Features	4.0	4.5
Privacy	5.0	3.0
Specs
KYC required	No	No
Wallet type	Mobile	Mobile, Browser extension
Custody	Self-custodial	Self-custodial
Chains	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, Other	Ethereum
Platforms	iOS, Android	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, iOS, Android
Open source	Yes	Not disclosed
Hardware wallet support	Not disclosed	Yes
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Yes	Yes
NFT support	Yes	Yes
Buy crypto in app	Yes	Yes
Security features	Biometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryption	Phishing detection, Transaction protection, Secret Recovery Phrase, MetaMask Snaps
Recovery without a seed phrase	No	Yes
Built-in dApp browser	Yes	Yes
Swap fee	0.5%	0.88%
Perpetuals trading	Not disclosed	Yes
Company
Founded	2023	2016
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates	—
Investors	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	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	Self-custodial control across Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana and Tron Available on major browsers, iOS and Android Supports Ledger, Trezor and other hardware wallets Swaps cover major networks with gas included in quotes
Cons	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	Users remain responsible for Secret Recovery Phrase loss and phishing MetaMask Swaps charges a 0.875% service fee Perps add liquidation risk and depend on Hyperliquid infrastructure Perps are unavailable in the USA, UK, Ontario and Belgium
Best for	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges	Multichain self-custody, Ethereum dApp users, Hardware wallet users

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