Gem Wallet vs Status

Gem Wallet4.6/5

VS

Status4.0/5

Feature	Gem WalletVisit	StatusVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.6/5	4.0/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	4.5
Ease of use	4.5	3.5
Chain support	5.0	3.0
Features	4.0	4.0
Privacy	5.0	5.0
Specs
KYC required	No	No
Wallet type	Mobile	Mobile, Browser extension, Desktop
Custody	Self-custodial	Self-custodial
Chains	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, Other	Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Other
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Chrome, Windows, macOS, Linux
Open source	Yes	Yes
Hardware wallet support	Not disclosed	Yes
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Yes	Not disclosed
NFT support	Yes	Yes
Buy crypto in app	Yes	Yes
WalletConnect	Not disclosed	Yes
Security features	Biometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryption	Keycard hardware wallet integration, Peer-to-peer messaging encryption, Local key storage, Device-level transaction confirmation
Recovery without a seed phrase	No	No
Built-in dApp browser	Yes	Yes
Swap fee	0.5%	Not disclosed
Perpetuals trading	Not disclosed	No
Company
Founded	2023	2017
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	Fully open-source codebase across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions No phone number, email address, or identity verification required for setup Hardware wallet integration supported through contactless Keycard devices Integrated cross-chain bridging across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base
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	No support for Bitcoin, Solana, or other non-EVM blockchains Collectibles cannot be moved across chains using the native bridge Standalone Web3 browser deprecated in newer versions in favor of WalletConnect No social recovery options if recovery phrases are lost
Best for	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges	Privacy-focused Ethereum ecosystem users, Traders using EVM Layer 2 networks, Communities using token-gated chat rooms

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