Testnet Wallet

Name: Testnet Wallet
Rating: 4.373134 (420 reviews)
Author: Bitcoin Wallet developers

By: Bitcoin Wallet developers

Testnet coins, in your own pocket!

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-05-06

Features & Capabilities

Testnet Wallet is a decentralized, peer-to-peer bitcoin wallet designed specifically for handling Testnet Bitcoins — worthless coins used for testing purposes. The app does not require any registration, web services, or cloud dependencies, ensuring complete control and privacy for the user.

Key features include displaying bitcoin amounts in BTC, mBTC, and µBTC, currency conversion, sending and receiving bitcoins via NFC, QR codes, Bitcoin URLs, and even offline payments via Bluetooth. The wallet supports safety protocols such as Taproot, Segwit, and the bech32m format. It also integrates privacy features by supporting Tor through the Orbot app. Additional functionality includes system notifications for incoming coins, paper wallet sweeping for cold storage, and a widget to keep track of your balance conveniently.

Testnet Wallet is open-source and free software licensed under GPLv3, with its source code hosted publicly on GitHub. This makes it highly transparent and customizable, perfect for developers and bitcoin enthusiasts who want to experiment in a secure and private test environment.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Bitcoin Wallet developers

Downloads:

97,397

Rating:

4.37

(420)

Version:

10.26 Last updated: 2025-03-06

Version code:

102600

Creation date:

2011-07-10

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

7.15MB

Email:

bi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-05-06

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Developed by:

Bitcoin Wallet developers

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet_test

Email:

bi*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/bitcoin-wallet/bitcoin-wallet

User Reviews

The Testnet Wallet app serves as a useful tool for users to experiment with Bitcoin testnet transactions and learn about blockchain investing. While some find it user-friendly and effective for accessing testnet coins, multiple reviewers report significant issues including poor synchronization leading to outdated balances, inability to send or withdraw coins due to address errors, and confusing address management that raises security concerns. Additionally, the app lacks default testnet funds for users to easily initiate transactions, complicating the testing experience. Overall, it is promising but currently has usability and reliability challenges.

Pros

App provides access to Testnet bitcoins and blockchain for experimentation.
Some users find it easy to use and a good introduction to Bitcoin and investing.
App is appreciated for connecting users to a testnet environment to learn and test transactions.
Works well for some users as a testnet wallet.

Cons

Users report synchronization issues, with the wallet being days behind and not showing updated coin balance.
Withdrawal and transaction problems: users cannot send coins or withdraw funds, often due to invalid addresses or the wallet generating receiving addresses without confirmation.
Confusing user interface, particularly around seed phrase visibility and address management, with unsolicited generation of receiving addresses.
Concerns over security or potential scam due to uncontrollable address generation and inability to confirm transactions.
App lacks default testnet balance for users to test sending funds, making experimentation difficult for first-time users.