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BitBanana vs Zeus: catalog facts
BitBanana	Zeus
Best for: Lightning node operators who want to manage their node from an Android phone	Best for: Open-source Lightning wallet that connects directly to your own Bitcoin node
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no app fees beyond Bitcoin network fees.	Free Free and open source.
Android	Android, iOS
Supports LND, Core Lightning, Nostr Wallet Connect and LndHub Channel, routing fee, peer and watchtower management All 4 strengths for BitBanana Supports LND, Core Lightning, Nostr Wallet Connect and LndHub Channel, routing fee, peer and watchtower management Manages multiple nodes No data collection and no app fees	Connects to your own node instead of trusting a third-party server Supports both on-chain and Lightning payments
Requires a Lightning node or wallet backend you already run Android only All 3 limitations for BitBanana Requires a Lightning node or wallet backend you already run Android only Bitcoin only	Best experience requires already running your own node Mobile only, no desktop client
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for BitBanana bitbanana.app github.com/michaelWuensch/BitBanana f-droid.org/packages/app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Zeus zeusln.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/zeus-wallet/id1456038895 Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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