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Zeus vs Wallet of Satoshi: catalog facts
ZeusWallet of Satoshi

Best for: Open-source Lightning wallet that connects directly to your own Bitcoin node

Best for: Newcomers who want to make small Lightning payments from a phone

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to download from the app stores; transaction and purchase fees are not described in the research.

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Connects to your own node instead of trusting a third-party server
  • Supports both on-chain and Lightning payments
  • Very simple interface for everyday payments
  • Pays both Lightning invoices and on-chain addresses
All 4 strengths for Wallet of Satoshi
  • Very simple interface for everyday payments
  • Pays both Lightning invoices and on-chain addresses
  • Detects the payment type from a scanned QR code
  • In-app bitcoin purchase in some regions
  • Best experience requires already running your own node
  • Mobile only, no desktop client
  • Mobile only, with no desktop version
  • In-app purchase depends on your region
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet
Sources for Zeus

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for Wallet of Satoshi

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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