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MetroVault vs BitBoxApp: catalog facts
MetroVaultBitBoxApp

Best for: Bitcoin holders who want cold storage without buying a hardware wallet

Best for: BitBox hardware wallet owners managing Bitcoin and Ethereum

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

The app is free; it requires a BitBox hardware wallet bought separately.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Keys stay on an offline device
  • PSBT signing over QR codes
All 4 strengths for MetroVault
  • Keys stay on an offline device
  • PSBT signing over QR codes
  • Multi-signature and Silent Payments support
  • Reproducible builds on F-Droid
  • Keys stay on the hardware wallet
  • Built-in buy, sell and non-custodial swap
All 3 strengths for BitBoxApp
  • Keys stay on the hardware wallet
  • Built-in buy, sell and non-custodial swap
  • Lightning support on mobile
  • Needs a separate phone kept offline for real air-gapping
  • Requires a watch-only wallet on another device
All 3 limitations for MetroVault
  • Needs a separate phone kept offline for real air-gapping
  • Requires a watch-only wallet on another device
  • Small project with a single main developer
  • Only useful with a BitBox hardware wallet
  • Supports a limited set of coins
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for MetroVault

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for BitBoxApp

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.