Gem Wallet vs Passkeys Wallet

Gem Wallet4.6/5

VS

Passkeys Wallet3.9/5

Feature	Gem WalletVisit	Passkeys WalletVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.6/5	3.9/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	4.0
Ease of use	4.5	4.5
Chain support	5.0	4.5
Features	4.0	3.5
Privacy	5.0	3.0
Specs
KYC required	No	No
Wallet type	Mobile	Web, MPC
Custody	Self-custodial	MPC (shared)
Chains	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, Other	Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, Other
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Safari, Windows, macOS
Open source	Yes	Not disclosed
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Yes	Not disclosed
NFT support	Yes	Not disclosed
Buy crypto in app	Yes	Yes
Security features	Biometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryption	Biometric authentication, Multi-party computation, Spending limits, Seedless backup, Client-side key decryption
Recovery without a seed phrase	No	Yes
Passkey login	Not disclosed	Yes
Built-in dApp browser	Yes	No
Swap fee	0.5%	Not disclosed
Company
Founded	2023	2024
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates	United States
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	Eliminates seed phrases in favor of biometric login Supports Bitcoin, Solana, and multiple Layer 2 networks in one interface No browser extension installation required for dApp interactions Private key export allows users to migrate keys to other compatible wallets
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	Windows Hello requires manual QR scanning to back up keys across devices Fiat on-ramps require third-party KYC verification depending on jurisdiction Relies on Exodus multi-party computation infrastructure to coordinate signatures Transaction signing depends on device browser and WebAuthn platform support
Best for	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges	Developers embedding multichain web3 onboarding, Users avoiding seed-phrase management, Applications targeting mobile web traffic

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