Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming mainstream, a development that has forced developers to come up with apps for storing, tracking and mining an array of Altcoins. Below are the best cryptocurrencies apps in 2018.
Cryptocurrencies are no longer a fad but a spectacle that is taking the world by storm, amidst talk they could be the currency of the future. Unlike in the past when digital currencies were confined to the internet, they are having an impact in the real world on increased usage as a means of settling transactions.
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming mainstream, a development that has forced developers to come up with apps for storing, tracking and mining an array of Altcoins. If you are a trader, then you will need to track the price of your investments from time to time on mobile.
Below are some of the best cryptocurrencies apps for both Android and IOS platforms.
Coinbase tops the list as one of the best cryptocurrencies apps, in part because it comes with a user-friendly interface that lets people manage their cryptocurrencies holdings with ease. Dubbed as the PayPal for the Bitcoin Market, the app allows users to buy, sell and spend their Bitcoin holdings. The app also allows users to send bitcoins to each other.
Supported by one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange, the app comes with a phone disable the feature that is useful if a phone is lost or stolen. The app is open to both iOS and Android users.
Blockfolio is an app for ardent cryptocurrency users. It is also ideal for people who are thinking about investing. The app comes with tools that allow users to swiftly compare thousands of currencies as well as set price alerts.
Blockfolio supports more than 800 cryptocurrencies and comes with a portfolio overview that allows people to view all their blockchain assets at once. A price notification feature provides notifications whenever the price of a cryptocurrency hits a particular target.
The app also comes with a news portal that provides all the latest Bitcoin and Altcoin news from CoinDesk, Bitcoin Magazine among other news outlets.
Delta Portfolio Tracker casts itself as the ultimate cryptocurrency portfolio tracker tool as it supports more than 2,000 cryptocurrencies. In addition, it provides a way for users to track virtual currencies that aren’t yet on an exchange by entering customer details. The app comes with support for Coinbase, Bittrex, KuCoin, and GDAX among other wallet apps.
Cryptocurrencies prices in the mobile app also tend to be more accurate compared to other apps. The app also comes with neat options such as watch list and ability to track separate portfolios. Delta is available free at Google Play and Apple’s App Store.
Coins.ph Wallet is another top mobile cryptocurrency wallet suited for transferring funds, making payments and checking a balance. With the app, you can be able to do some shopping such as buying gift cards from 120+ merchants. The app also comes with features for locating banks as well as retailers
Supported by Philippines largest Bitcoin exchange, the app is designed with an eye on people in emerging markets. The app is perfect for sending cash to family and friends as well as for paying bills and topping up prepaid phones.
CryptoTrader is a free cryptocurrency mobile app that comes with a clean user interface as well as charts optimized for mobile screens. With the app, you stand to gain access to instant charts as well as graphs of a good number of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Monero Ethereum Augur, and Dash. The app also has support for various exchange including Poloniex, OKCoin, and Kraken.
The app is ideal for people planning to trade cryptocurrencies as it allows one to buy, sell and engage in leverage margin trading. Cryptocurrency prices alert also come in plenty but won’t consume any traffic or battery.
Crypto Price IQ is a free cryptocurrency app that supports over 400 Digital currencies. The app comes with portals for accessing cryptocurrencies price history charts that allow users to track price trend on various time frames. There is also a news portal for tracking and accessing cryptocurrency news as they break.
With the app, you can set up a watch list of your favorite cryptocurrencies as well as get alerts whenever certain events occur. The app is ideal for people who are into cryptocurrencies trading, as it provides a quick and easy reference to study price changes. It also comes with resources for crypto mining.
CoinPaper app simplifies the process of tracking current prices of Ethereum, Litecoin among other cryptocurrencies, right from a Live Wallpaper. It also comes with a color scheme designed to enhance users experience while in the app The Live Wallpaper app can be used to access the live graph of any altcoin.
CoinCap is a unique cryptocurrency app that comes with features only available in the app. With the app, users can create Altfolios for keeping track of various cryptocurrencies as well as accessing price changes.
It is also possible to create Push notifications with the app, to get price alerts whenever a cryptocurrency price hits set out highs or lows, in addition to weekly and daily updates. The app also simplifies the process of sharing price information on social media channels or send a text message or email.
A native ShapeShift integration makes it possible to exchange coins at a touch of a button. When it comes to security, CoinCap comes with a passcode and a touch ID feature for keeping information private.
Swati writes about the cryptocurrency market, blockchain, and particular tokens. Swati Goyal is a Bachelor of Arts degree with more than 5 years of experience in finance and cryptocurrencies. Swati has been specializing in cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology since 2013 when she first came across with Bitcoin and the crypto market.