Gem Wallet vs Trust Wallet

Gem Wallet4.6/5

VS

Trust Wallet4.0/5

Feature	Gem WalletVisit	Trust WalletVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.6/5	4.0/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	3.5
Ease of use	4.5	4.0
Chain support	5.0	4.5
Features	4.0	4.5
Privacy	5.0	4.0
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	BNB Chain
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Chrome
Open source	Yes	Yes
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Yes	Yes
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	Biometric protection, PIN lock, Built-in Security Scanner, Encrypted cloud backup
Recovery without a seed phrase	No	No
Built-in dApp browser	Yes	Yes
Swap fee	0.5%	Not disclosed
Perpetuals trading	Not disclosed	Yes
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	Self-custodial keys stay on the user's device Supports 100+ blockchains and 10M+ digital assets No account or KYC is required for the wallet Available on iOS, Android and Chrome
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	Seed-phrase loss can permanently block access to funds Chrome extension suffered approximately $7M theft in December 2025 Swap costs can include provider and network charges Staking rewards vary and are not guaranteed
Best for	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges	Multi-chain self-custody, Mobile crypto storage, In-app swaps and staking

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