Android or iPhone for secure crypto storage?

[Hyphen(-)]

Thanks for the answers, friends, I think I'll buy a Samsung s24, because I think the iPhone is too restrictive for the owner of this smartphone. And you are very right to note that we need to be vigilant. Thank you for taking the time to discuss my topic.

Samsung phone is not also bad for crypto wallets, you just have to be very careful with your wallet reciververy phrase, you don’t need to keep them in your device, keep them off your phone for security reasons, don’t even think of keeping a screenshot pictures of your seed phrase in your device.

The reason why we mostly regiment IOS is because they don’t usually see fake wallets on IOS compared to how clone and fake apps are rampant in android play stores.

[leonair]

Dear friends, hello.
I'm new here and just getting used to the forum, so please don't get mad if a similar topic has been discussed here. It's just that now the dollar has dropped in the country where I live and I can buy an iPhone inexpensively, but at the same time I love Samsung. Which of these operating systems is safer for crypto wallets? It seems to me that Android usually has a weak side of protection in such matters. Thanks in advance for the answers.

The app optimization and security system of iPhone is much higher than Android. Normally, your device cannot be hacked and your crypto can be stolen from your wallet if you use a decentralized wallet. The issue of security is where you keep your private key. If someone gets your private key once, then he can make your crypto transactions and you cannot stop it. Therefore, without taking the device issue seriously, you should ensure that you keep your private key securely and of course ensure that you do not connect your wallet by going to any phishing link or try to login to your wallet. Another thing is that before downloading any app, you must check whether it is an official app or not.

[joniboini]

The app optimization and security system of iPhone is much higher than Android. Normally, your device cannot be hacked and your crypto can be stolen from your wallet if you use a decentralized wallet.

I assume this is a typo? Just because someone use a decentralized wallet doesn't mean people can easily stole your crypto (especially on non-hacked devices).

Speaking of fake apps, I believe we have some reports related to fake crypto wallets in the App Store too. The best thing to do is to double check everything, from the official website to other channels if the wallet we use have one. Especially if they're open source where you can develop your own build.

[tabas]

Thanks for the answers, friends, I think I'll buy a Samsung s24, because I think the iPhone is too restrictive for the owner of this smartphone. And you are very right to note that we need to be vigilant. Thank you for taking the time to discuss my topic.

AFAIK, there's a screen issue for most samsung phone releases. If you know about the green lines on the screen, it might appear on any samsung model, I hope it won't for you. But I believe safety chooses no OS because if you fall for scams, no matter what OS you use then you're unsafe. If you have money then buy that phone since you can afford that but, if you can afford to buy a hardware wallet like a Trezor 3 as the cheapest as the same time model much better.

[coinlary]

There's always  two safe options, setting up a cold storage or getting something closer to it like an hardware wallet but I personally would also recommend setting up a cold storage your self if you can handle it .
I've  seen a lot of comments on it already so there's  no need to start going deeper again.
Phone can be safe anyway but for long-term and large amount, I won't recommended.  That doesn’t mean you will lose money if you use a mobile device, so far it's  clean you will likely be safe but do you really want to gamble it ?

Speaking of fake apps, I believe we have some reports related to fake crypto wallets in the App Store too. The best thing to do is to double check everything, from the official website to other channels if the wallet we use have one. Especially if they're open source where you can develop your own build.

Don't  download directly from play store or AppStore. Let their official sources handle the redirect even if you will have to and if possible verify what you download before installing  it (again not possible if you use Playstation or app store directly)

[Coyster]

AFAIK, there's a screen issue for most samsung phone releases. If you know about the green lines on the screen, it might appear on any samsung model, I hope it won't for you.

I am not sure how this is a problem for the OP, based on the question they are asking. It doesn't matter which device they are using, as long as this user has their seed phrase backed up, even if their screen goes bad, it does not affect their funds as they can always recover it in any other device.

If you have money then buy that phone since you can afford that but, if you can afford to buy a hardware wallet like a Trezor 3 as the cheapest as the same time model much better.

If OP can afford to buy the phone, and they are only making the purchase because they want to use it to store crypto, then they can afford a hardware wallet, and should buy it, because it cost less than the price of the phone.

[PrivacyG]

The first reason I would choose Android over iOS is that I can download APK files and verify them unlike iOS where I have to rely on Trusting the Apple verification process and resort to downloading from the App Store instead.  This used to be a pretty 'fool proof' way years ago but now there have been many cases already of fake iOS Applications people fell for.

Then you have a much larger pool of devices which means you can run a custom Operating System.  For example, a more Open Source one or one that does not have Google software integrated in its roots.  There are more reasons such as being able to isolate profiles and so on that I would choose Android over iOS for.

[TokenTikas]

because I think the iPhone is too restrictive for the owner of this smartphone. And you are very right to note that we need to be vigilant.

Crypto storage security cannot really be ensured by either Android or iPhone because the whole security depends on yourself and what kind of wallet you are using. Just iPhone is limited within the (iOS) operating system and it has restrictions, so in general security terms (iOS) works better. On the other hand, Android runs through the Android (OS) operating system, but it is customer-friendly, so Android users can use it very easily and without any kind of restrictions.

If you pay more attention to the wallet instead of the phone for crypto storage then that will be better for your security. You can buy any phone at any time, it completely depends on you but when choosing a wallet you have to choose carefully so that it remains secure in the future. You can buy any phone, but in the beginning you can use Electrum, at the same time it will be suitable for using with an Android phone.

[Outhue]

Dear friends, hello.
I'm new here and just getting used to the forum, so please don't get mad if a similar topic has been discussed here. It's just that now the dollar has dropped in the country where I live and I can buy an iPhone inexpensively, but at the same time I love Samsung. Which of these operating systems is safer for crypto wallets? It seems to me that Android usually has a weak side of protection in such matters. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Electrum wallet and Unstoppable wallet are my best for android phones but they are not as secured as a hardware wallet, I suggest that you start saving up some money to buy a open source hardware wallet later. I don't trust android and iPhone for long term holding, they always have some vulnerability out of nowhere and it needs to be patched asap, also make sure that you aren't keeping too much assets on these crypto wallets, I don't use them for storing large amount of assets, I use them for small transactions only.

[ruykeri]

The first reason I would choose Android over iOS is that I can download APK files and verify them unlike iOS where I have to rely on Trusting the Apple verification process and resort to downloading from the App Store instead.  This used to be a pretty 'fool proof' way years ago but now there have been many cases already of fake iOS Applications people fell for.

Then you have a much larger pool of devices which means you can run a custom Operating System.  For example, a more Open Source one or one that does not have Google software integrated in its roots.  There are more reasons such as being able to isolate profiles and so on that I would choose Android over iOS for.

I agree with you. If anyone is a general user and giving importance to crypto wallet security the most, then iPhone can be a relatively easy and safe choice. Because iOS's app installation system is more controlled. And especially in the Apple Store, there are no applications that have any security problems. But this does not mean that iPhones are never hacked. If anyone is  unaware, he can easily become a victim of any type of OS hacking. If any have more objectives, such as crypto wallet security, and if the price is the same, then choosing iPhone may be more beneficial. However, if the amount of crypto assets is very large, then using a hardware wallet is more logical.

[m2017]

Dear friends, hello.
I'm new here and just getting used to the forum, so please don't get mad if a similar topic has been discussed here. It's just that now the dollar has dropped in the country where I live and I can buy an iPhone inexpensively, but at the same time I love Samsung. Which of these operating systems is safer for crypto wallets? It seems to me that Android usually has a weak side of protection in such matters. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Neither Android nor iOS are suitable for long-term storage of crypto assets whose loss is critical for you. I wouldn't store crypto currencies (of significant value) on these devices, but only a small portion as temporary transit storage for current spending.

If you adhere to a secure strategy (phone usage), an Android phone will be sufficient. Instead of buying an overpriced iPhone, it's better to spend that money on the cryptocurrency itself. You could also buy a hardware wallets, which is cheaper than an iPhone (at least $50-$100), but offers significantly (and incomparably) higher levels of security. Incidentally, there are hardware wallets that can be used in conjunction with smartphones.

For storing crypto, it's best to use devices that are (better) designed for this purpose.

[bhadz]

I have been an android user. And that's why if it's about my choice, it will be for android for a smartphone. But if it's for the storage of my crypto assets, I don't think it's a good idea to use it. There will be updates that you'll be required to have it and that's due to software update and bugs that's been found on the device. You'll never know if the updates will be due to critical security risks or whatnot. So for phone casual usage, android for me but I'll not use it ever again as a storage. I did in the past using an old lappy as a wallet with electrum installed and completely disconnected to the internet for a couple of years. Because with the option of having a basic version of a hardware wallet, which is cheaper than a smartphone, you might think of that if you have an old laptop and might not spend on a phone as your storage.

[pawanjain]

When it comes to security, iphone at all times has a better security than Android and hence it would remain and ideal choice if you want a hot wallet for your phone.
Previous versions of android phones didn't require explicit permissions to access device data and hence it made it insecure.
But lately android phones have also started asking for permission to access device data if any app requires it and this adds one level of security to android phones as well.
Yet, if you were to select between the both then go for iphone if you can afford it.

[jcojci]

If you don't use that mobile phone as daily used within your daily routine and only for storing the coins, both iPhone and Samsung could be good as a choice. You should not connect the devices to internet and only for transaction so you control the use. But if you have money, you could buy hardware wallet and storing your coins there. From all suggestion @OP have, I wonder he only use for storing his Bitcoin along with other coins and not carrying with him in his daily activities or he carrying the phone with him.

[tabas]

AFAIK, there's a screen issue for most samsung phone releases. If you know about the green lines on the screen, it might appear on any samsung model, I hope it won't for you.

I am not sure how this is a problem for the OP, based on the question they are asking. It doesn't matter which device they are using, as long as this user has their seed phrase backed up, even if their screen goes bad, it does not affect their funds as they can always recover it in any other device.

Some users are sensitive to that part so, if OP isn't too delicate for that then that should be fine. But I guess if we purchase a thing, we don't want to experience some defect into it knowing that the brand has the reputation.

If you have money then buy that phone since you can afford that but, if you can afford to buy a hardware wallet like a Trezor 3 as the cheapest as the same time model much better.

If OP can afford to buy the phone, and they are only making the purchase because they want to use it to store crypto, then they can afford a hardware wallet, and should buy it, because it cost less than the price of the phone.

Yes, that's the better choose but to each their own and OP will definitely use the phone not only for storing some of his crypto but also for personal usage as that model is a good one and one of samsung's flagship android phone.

[Mario0]

Dear friends, hello.
I'm new here and just getting used to the forum, so please don't get mad if a similar topic has been discussed here. It's just that now the dollar has dropped in the country where I live and I can buy an iPhone inexpensively, but at the same time I love Samsung. Which of these operating systems is safer for crypto wallets? It seems to me that Android usually has a weak side of protection in such matters. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Electrum wallet and Unstoppable wallet are my best for android phones but they are not as secured as a hardware wallet, I suggest that you start saving up some money to buy a open source hardware wallet later. I don't trust android and iPhone for long term holding, they always have some vulnerability out of nowhere and it needs to be patched asap, also make sure that you aren't keeping too much assets on these crypto wallets, I don't use them for storing large amount of assets, I use them for small transactions only.

electrum is one of the most common wallet been used and it is also very easy to use and if not that you want to do something different it will be better to use it on your phone at least there is more confidence when you use a wallet then using an exchange to store your coin and this are knowledge that people need to take very seriously because what happened to FTX is already a lesson for people to learn from. Exchanges are always a target for hackers wallets are the best.

[Nheer]

Dear friends, hello.
I'm new here and just getting used to the forum, so please don't get mad if a similar topic has been discussed here. It's just that now the dollar has dropped in the country where I live and I can buy an iPhone inexpensively, but at the same time I love Samsung. Which of these operating systems is safer for crypto wallets? It seems to me that Android usually has a weak side of protection in such matters. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Electrum wallet and Unstoppable wallet are my best for android phones but they are not as secured as a hardware wallet, I suggest that you start saving up some money to buy a open source hardware wallet later. I don't trust android and iPhone for long term holding, they always have some vulnerability out of nowhere and it needs to be patched asap, also make sure that you aren't keeping too much assets on these crypto wallets, I don't use them for storing large amount of assets, I use them for small transactions only.

Electrum and Unstoppable wallet are good choice for mobile storage. Mobile storage might not be as secured as using hardware wallets and more vulnerable to attacks but doesn't mean they are not reliable for use. I think the problem is with how the user handles the device and how he exposes it. All wallets have vulnerabilities they just depend on how the user manages them. Hardware wallets are mostly good for long term investment and not the best for daily usage and with what Op said I think he probably wants something for daily usage. He just needs to know the routine for keeping the wallet safe and free from attacks and he would be fine using mobile wallet.

[Awaklara]

If your goal is to store a small amount of Bitcoin in a wallet, it won’t be a problem with the smartphone device you use. Just choose a wallet that you trust and is available on your smartphone’s operating system. But if your goal is to store a large amount of Bitcoin, keeping it in a wallet on your smartphone isn’t ideal. You can look into hardware wallets for better security. But aside from all that, the way you use your wallet is what you need to pay attention to for the safety of your assets.

[Akaenyi]

Iphones are hyped so much so perhaps it can be a better option for secure crypto storage although I've never owned an iphone before, what I use for my hot wallet is android phone and so far I haven't experienced any problems so android works very fine for me. Beyond your choice of smart phone whether it's an iphone or Android I think that the security of your coins basically lies with you the holder, if you are not informed about the security of crypto wallets you can lose your coins due to your negligence or you can expose yourself to be hacked. The security of your none custodial wallet is basically in your hands so merely choosing a smart phone that has the best security features doesn't always guarantee the safety of your coins.

[Comeacross]

Thanks for the answers, friends, I think I'll buy a Samsung s24, because I think the iPhone is too restrictive for the owner of this smartphone. And you are very right to note that we need to be vigilant. Thank you for taking the time to discuss my topic.

You are asking about the security feature and at the same time worrying about the restrictive nature? The restrictive part is what makes iPhone more secured.

You already made your choice but if you really care about safety especially as a beginner, iPhone should be the best choice since it protect you from fake apps. Your choice is not bad either but remember you are the main security layer because it's open. It allows you to download outside of the official store.

Take note, phone type is just a step one. The rest depends on what you do with your phone and how you manage your wallet.