The Lightning Network is allowing Bitcoin to finally fulfill the promise of P2P digital cash, that can be transacted instantly for extremely low fees. Like altcoins! you could say. Well, much better as the LN is real Peer to Peer, and denominated in the hardest asset: bitcoin.

Bitrefill has curated a list of some of our favorite easy-to-use Lightning wallets created by our industry’s most innovative teams. This list is a great starting point for anyone new to the Lightning Network.

Phoenix

Android only, although an iOS version is in the works

Automated

Phoenix is a native LN wallet, which means that it doesn’t use onchain payments. Phoenix handles automatically all the behind the scenes, like opening and closing channels, giving users an easy to use LN wallet interface. It’s a non-custodial, trust-minimized option for BTC users who want fast, cheap LN payments.

Bluewallet

Available on iOS and Android

Custodial by default but you can connect it to your node

by default but you can connect it to your node Bitrefill integrated, shop without leaving the app.

Also has a regular (onchain) Bitcoin wallet

Bluewallet was created to bring zero-configuration Lightning Network transactions to Android and iOS devices. They intended to make Bitcoin easy for those new to Bitcoin or those who prefer the convenience of a well connected 3rd party node to use your petty cash. It features a Marketplace of "Lapps" like Bitrefill, Yalls, Zigzag, Ln Roulette, Pollo feed :) and many others.

Breez

Available on iOS and Android

Bitrefill integrated, shop without leaving the app.

Breez (the Venmo of Bitcoin) provides instantaneous payments using the Lightning Network, and is one of the first to implement Neutrino. As a non-custodial, open-source wallet, Breez puts emphasis on simple payments between friends, as well as merchant transactions using their NFC-based point-of-sale app. They give you free incoming capacity!

Wallet of Satoshi

Available on iOS and Android

Custodial

Wallet of Satoshi is simple and practical. It has a buy bitcoin option integrated, without leaving the wallet. As Bluewallet, it features a Marketplace of “Lapps”, including Bitrefill. So easy even grandpa can use it.

Bitcoin Lightning Wallet (BLW)

Available on Android

You need to create the channels yourself

BLW offers Android users one of the most powerful and well-supported Lightning apps. Users can both send and receive traditional Bitcoin payments as well as Lightning transactions. BLW is also fully-compatible with Bitrefill Thor Channels!

Eclair

Available on Android

You need to create the channels yourself

Also has a regular (onchain) Bitcoin wallet

Eclair was created by ACINQ, a leader in Bitcoin scalability. It is one of the first and most popular Lightning wallets and offers Android users the ability to create traditional Bitcoin wallets. With frequent updates, Eclair has a lot to offer any crypto enthusiast.

Muun

Available on iOS and Android

It is a regular (onchain) Bitcoin wallet that can pay LN invoices.

Muun is a cutting edge non-custodial Bitcoin wallet with a user friendly interface. It offers 2 of 2 Multisig with Muun as a co-signer, allows for secure storage of your private keys in your device’s secure enclave, has easy sign in, and also a secure cold storage option for long-term hodlers. With Muun you don't use a Lightning channel, to pay LN invoices it uses a Submarine Swap service. Unfortunately today you cannot receive LN payments but the feature is planned to be added soon™.

Zeus

Integrates with your full node

Available on iOS and Android

You need to create the channels yourself

Zeus is a Lightning Wallet for Bitcoin power users, it can remotely connect directly to your own node over VPN or Tor, has a host of integrations with node options like BTCPay Server, Nodl, myNode, and RaspiBlitz. You can quickly connect to your node with a QR code from anywhere. Zeus also allows you to make onchain payments, manage your LN channels, has dynamic fees, and supports both LND & C-Lightning protocols.

Zap

Available on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux

You need to create the channels yourself

Zap is available on desktops as well as smartphones, featuring a simple and clear user interface that makes it easy to send and receive on the Lightning Network. It uses onion routing to enhance privacy.

Joule

Browser Extension

Joule provides users with access to their own node via common browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Brave. As an open source program, its code can be extended and audited at any time. No trackers! and very handy.

Tippin.me

Browser Extension

Custodial

Tippin.me gives you a custodial wallet that can be easily accessed on Chrome or Firefox. Bitcoiners are using it to tip Twitter users with Lightning Network technology and add Lightning tip buttons to their own websites.