It wasn’t too long ago when Apple blocked bitcoin apps from being available through its App Store. Who could forget the angry bitcoin users destroying iPhones because of it!? Still, Apple’s decision to reverse its anti-bitcoin app policy and allow mobile wallets onto the iOS platform only dates back to about five months ago.
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Now, thanks to Apple’s change of heart, bitcoin users have a variety of wallet apps they can use to transmit value across the world. In fact, at the time of this writing, 7 of the top 10 free iPhone bitcoin apps in the United States are mobile wallets.
Here’s the rundown of the top 10 free iPhone bitcoin apps according to independent app ranking site, Top App Charts.
Free iPhone Bitcoin Apps
10. Coin Pocket – Bitcoin Wallet
Developer: Enriquez Software LLC
Send and receive Bitcoin from your iOS device.
09. bitWallet™ – Bitcoin Wallet
Developer: Sollico Software
bitWallet securely stores your bitcoins and shows account balances, transaction history, exchange rates and much more.
08. breadwallet – bitcoin wallet
Developer: Aaron Voisine
The first standalone iOS Bitcoin wallet.
07. Bitcoin Live – The only LIVE Bitcoin app
Developer: Robert Mozayeni
See bitcoin exchange rate on the app icon, without ever opening the app!
06. Coins – Bitcoin Value Tracker
Developer: Nothing Magical Inc.
Easily see the value of your bitcoins. Updated exchange rates from bitcoin to 154 currencies every minute.
05. Coinbase – Bitcoin Wallet
Developer: Andrew Vilcsak
This app uses the Coinbase API, allowing users to manage their Coinbase account and send/receive bitcoin.
04. Blockchain – Bitcoin Wallet
Developer: Blockchain
Access your Blockchain account on your iPhone or sign up for a new wallet in seconds.
03. Circle for Bitcoin
Developer: Circle Internet Financial, Inc.
Conveniently store and use bitcoin.
02. Xapo – Bitcoin Wallet & Vault
Developer: Xapo Limited
Convenience and industry-leading security for managing your bitcoins and sending money to friends or family.
01. Bitcoin Billionaire
Developer: Noodlecake Studios Inc.
Idle clicker game that is all about mining bitcoins and building up a fortune!