Bitkit: Bitcoin Wallet
Self Custody Lightning Wallet
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Bitkit is a simple, yet powerful self-custodial wallet, powering Bitcoin payments to anyone, anywhere, any time.
WHY BITKIT?
- FINANCIAL FREEDOM: Bitkit hands you the keys to manage your money. Spend now or save for later.
- INSTANT PAYMENTS: Send bitcoin faster than ever. Enjoy instant transactions with friends, family, and merchants.
- BORDERLESS BITCOINERS: Take charge of your digital life with portable profiles and payable contacts.
- LIVE WIDGETS: Add fun and utility to your wallet home screen with engaging widgets.
SIMPLE, YET POWERFUL
- SELF-CUSTODY: Import your 12-word seed phrase into any wallet to restore your savings balance.
- LIGHTNING NODE: Bitkit powers a network node on your phone. Pay instantly from your own pocket.
- BOOST PAYMENTS: Choose your network fee, boost transactions for faster confirmations.
- COIN CONTROL: Manage your privacy by selecting which coins to spend on each transaction.
- OPEN-SOURCE: The code is available for auditing and contributions.
WHY SELF-CUSTODY?
- BE YOUR OWN BANK: Bitcoin empowers you to take control of your money. Don't entrust this responsibility to a third party.
- AVOID COUNTERPARTY RISK: Exchanges and custodians have lost hundreds of thousands of BTCs due to hacks, mismanagement and fraud.
- PERMISSIONLESS: Pay anyone without asking custodians for permission.
more Great design, great features
Great design, great features
Fixed an issue with Lightning channel monitor recovery after an update that could prevent the Lightning node from starting or syncing correctly.
2.1.2 Mar 24
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Lightning node from starting after updating from a previous version.
2.1.1 Mar 19
Added support for all Bitcoin address types and a pending payment screen for Lightning sends that take longer than expected (e.g. hold invoices). Improved Lightning peer discovery reliability and fixed several issues with transaction activity display, dust change handling, and channel recovery during migration.
2.1.0 Mar 11
Fixes an issue in migrated wallets where unpaid or expired orders could show as pending transfers and make funds appear stuck.
2.0.6 Mar 2
Hotfix: improved Lightning peer discovery and reconnection reliability after infrastructure updates. Updated trusted peer handling reduces failed retries and helps channels reconnect more consistently.
2.0.5 Feb 24
Bug fixes and Lightning routing improvements. Bitkit continues its major upgrade with fully rebuilt native apps. Enjoy faster performance, a smoother interface, Wake to Pay background Lightning payments, improved reliability, a built in Bitcoin Map, cleaner send and receive flows, and seamless migration that keeps your wallet and settings.
2.0.4 Feb 19
Bitkit 2.0 is a major upgrade with fully rebuilt native apps. Enjoy faster performance, a smoother interface, background Lightning payments with Wake to Pay, improved reliability, a built in Bitcoin Map, cleaner send and receive flows, and seamless migration that keeps your wallet and settings.
2.0.3 Jan 30
Bitkit 2.0 is a major upgrade with fully rebuilt native apps. Enjoy faster performance, a smoother interface, background Lightning payments with Wake to Pay, improved reliability, a built in Bitcoin Map, cleaner send and receive flows, and seamless migration that keeps your wallet and settings.
2.0.0 Jan 26
This update includes a critical fix that prevents potential fund loss when Lightning channels are created and the remote backup fails.
1.1.6 11/26/2025
This update brings full Bitkit wallet translations in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Polish, along with minor bug fixes for a smoother experience.
1.1.4 09/02/2025
We’re always improving Bitkit to give you a smoother experience. This update makes small Lightning Network payments even more reliable.
1.1.3 08/14/2025
Spending Bitcoin just got easier.
Bitkit now integrates with Bitrefill so you can use your Bitcoin for everyday purchases, instantly.
New in this version:
- “Shop” section in the menu
- Buy gift cards, mobile top-ups, flights, gaming credits & more
- Pay with Bitcoin or Lightning
- Access brands like Amazon, Airbnb, Uber, Apple & more
Use your Bitcoin for what matters, life.
1.1.2 06/16/2025
This update brings a smoother experience and improved reliability across the board, with better payment routing for more consistent Lightning payments and overall performance and stability improvements throughout the app. We’re always working to make your Bitkit experience faster, more enjoyable, and seamless.
1.1.1 05/23/2025
What’s New in Bitkit
• Faster & Smoother: We’ve improved
performance across the app for a quicker, more seamless experience.
• Smarter Coin Selection: Manage your coins your way with the new Autopilot option. Choose how your UTXOs are selected:
• Smallest First – Better privacy
• Largest First – Lower fees
• FIFO – Spend oldest coins first
• LIFO – Spend newest coins first
• Consolidate – Simplify your wallet
• Redesigned Side Menu: Navigate the app faster with a cleaner, more intuitive menu.
• Bug Fixes: We’ve squashed a few pesky bugs to keep things running smoothly
1.1.0 04/03/2025
We’re making it easier than ever to manage your Bitcoin transactions and stay informed about network conditions.
On-Chain Fee Weather Widget: Instantly check if it’s a good time to send Bitcoin. This widget evaluates current network fees and compares them to historical trends, labeling conditions as “Favorable,” “Average,” or “Poor.” Bitcoin users can now avoid the storm and enjoy the sunshine when it comes to fees.
Bitcoin-to-Fiat Calculator: Quickly convert Bitcoin to your chosen fiat currency with a sleek, built-in calculator that adapts to your app settings.
Update now and explore the latest upgrades!
1.0.9 02/13/2025
New Liquidity Management Policy: Flexible and optimized Lightning channel management. Tailor liquidity to your needs.
1.0.8 01/08/2025
We’re excited to announce the latest update to the Bitkit App, featuring Quick Pay, the ultimate tool for making fast payments even faster!
What’s New:
Quick Pay lets you set a custom limit (up to $50 USD) for instant payments. No extra taps are needed—just scan and pay small invoices automatically. It’s perfect for everyday transactions like grabbing a coffee or splitting a bill. You also have full control to adjust or disable the feature anytime to fit your preferences.
Bug fixes and UI enhancements improve app stability and performance while offering a sleeker, more intuitive interface for an even smoother user experience.
Update now and take your Lightning payments to the next level with Quick Pay!
1.0.7 12/05/2024
In this update, we’ve focused on making small improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience overall for all Bitkit users.
- Improved balance accuracy
- Clearer transaction notifications
Thanks for using Bitkit! We’re constantly working to enhance your experience and bring new features your way.
1.0.6 11/12/2024
In this release we:
Expanded Connectivity: You can now open channels to nodes beyond Blocktank, giving you the freedom to choose your connections on the Lightning Network. More power to the users.
Increased Global Access: Users in the USA and Canada can now enjoy seamless Lightning Network transactions by connecting to alternative nodes.
Fixed bugs: We’ve squashed some bugs to enhance your overall experience.
1.0.5 10/10/2024
We’ve made significant updates to enhance the app’s functionality, fix issues, and introduce exciting new features. Enjoy an improved user experience and better stability with this version!
- UI Enhancements: We have redesigned and improved the flow of opening and closing channels.
- Transfer Notifications: Stay informed with real-time notifications for your transfers.
- Bug Fixes: Addressed various issues to ensure more reliability and smoother performance.
1.0.4 09/12/2024
We’ve made some key updates to improve performance and fix bugs. Expect a smoother experience and better overall stability with this version. Enjoy the enhancements!
- Performance Enhancements: We’ve made several improvements to make the app run smoother and faster.
- Bug Fixes: Resolved various issues to ensure a more reliable and stable experience.
- UI Updates: Added new features and refined the design for a better user experience.
- New Features: Introduced comment functionality to LNURL-pay.
1.0.3 08/08/2024
This version includes several bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.0.2 07/04/2024
Bitkit hands you the keys to your money, profile, contacts, and web accounts.
1.0.1 06/14/2024
Fixed an issue with Lightning channel monitor recovery after an update that could prevent the Lightning node from starting or syncing correctly.
more Version 2.1.2 Mar 24
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.