Is Cake Wallet safe for Monero?

Yes. Cake Wallet is open-source (MIT license), developed by Cake Labs (US-based, Monero-focused company), and has been the most popular XMR mobile wallet since 2018. Keys stay on your device. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Always download from official sources.

Is Cake Wallet better than Monerujo?

Both are excellent. Cake Wallet supports iOS and Android, has built-in exchange, and supports multiple coins (XMR, BTC, LTC, ETH, more). Monerujo is Android-only, XMR-only, and more minimalist. Cake is better for multi-coin users and iOS. Monerujo is better for Android purists who only use Monero.

Can Cake Wallet connect to Tor?

Yes, via Orbot (Tor proxy app for mobile). Install Orbot, enable it, and Cake Wallet routes all traffic through Tor automatically. This hides your IP from remote nodes. Not as seamless as Feather's built-in Tor, but effective.

Does Cake Wallet charge fees for exchanges?

Cake Wallet itself doesn't charge exchange fees. The built-in exchange uses services like ChangeNow, SideShift, and Trocador, which charge their own fees (typically 0.5-2%). Network transaction fees apply as normal. The wallet itself is free.

Can I use Cake Wallet for P2P trading?

Yes. Generate a fresh subaddress in Cake Wallet, share it with your P2P counterparty, and receive XMR directly. Cake Wallet works perfectly for receiving from P2P traders like arnoldnakamura. You can also use the built-in exchange to convert received XMR to BTC or other coins if needed.

Cake Wallet — The Best Monero Mobile Wallet

TL;DR: Cake Wallet is the most popular Monero mobile wallet — free, open-source, available on iOS and Android. Built-in exchange lets you swap BTC/ETH/LTC for XMR instantly. Tor support via Orbot. If you use Monero on your phone, Cake Wallet is the standard choice.

Platform Availability

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

Apple App Store. Requires iOS 13+. Face ID / Touch ID support. Full feature parity with Android.

Android

Google Play Store + F-Droid + APK direct download. Requires Android 7+. Biometric lock support.

Also available for macOS and Linux as desktop versions, though Feather Wallet is generally better for desktop use.

Key Features

Built-in Exchange

Swap XMR, BTC, ETH, LTC, and 50+ coins. Uses ChangeNow, SideShift, Trocador. No account needed.

Multi-Coin

Monero, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Haven, Wownero, Nano, and more. One app for everything.

Tor via Orbot

Route all traffic through Tor using Orbot proxy. Hides your IP from remote nodes.

Buy with Fiat

Buy XMR with credit card via integrated partners (DFX.swiss, Onramper). KYC may apply.

Open Source

MIT license. Code on GitHub. Community audited. Cake Labs (US) maintains it.

Subaddresses

Generate unlimited subaddresses. One per sender/purpose. Essential for P2P trading.

Setup Guide (3 Minutes)

Download Cake Wallet

Get it from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store / F-Droid (Android). Official site: cakewallet.com.

Create a Monero Wallet

Select "Create new wallet" → Monero. Set a PIN or enable biometric lock. Write down the 25-word seed on paper.

Enable Tor (Optional but Recommended)

Install Orbot from the App Store / Play Store. Enable it. Cake Wallet auto-detects and routes through Tor.

Receive XMR

Tap "Receive" to get your address or QR code. Generate a subaddress for each sender. Share with your P2P trader or sender.

Cake Wallet vs Alternatives

Feature	Cake Wallet	Monerujo	MyMonero
Platforms	iOS + Android + Desktop	Android only	iOS + Android + Desktop
Multi-Coin	Yes (XMR, BTC, ETH, LTC, 50+)	XMR only	XMR only
Built-in Exchange	Yes (ChangeNow, SideShift, Trocador)	Yes (SideShift)	No
Tor Support	Via Orbot	Via Orbot	No
Open Source	Yes (MIT)	Yes	Yes
Subaddresses	Yes	Yes	No
Custom Node	Yes	Yes	No (uses MyMonero servers)
Fiat Buy	Yes	No	No
Best For	All-around mobile	Android XMR purists	Quick access (less private)

Privacy Considerations

Cake Wallet connects to remote nodes by default. This means the node operator can see your IP address and when you make transactions (not amounts, not addresses — just timing and IP). To mitigate:

Use Tor — install Orbot and enable it before opening Cake Wallet
Use your own node — Settings → Nodes → Add your own (IP:port)
Use subaddresses — never share your primary address with multiple people

Cake Wallet vs Feather for privacy: Feather Wallet has built-in Tor (no extra app needed), coin control (choose which outputs to spend), and offline signing. For maximum desktop privacy, use Feather. For mobile convenience, Cake is the best option — especially with Orbot enabled.

Using Cake Wallet for P2P Trading

Cake Wallet is ideal for receiving XMR from P2P trades:

Open Cake Wallet → Receive
Generate a new subaddress (tap "New" or "+")
Label it with the trade details (e.g., "arnoldnakamura CBM March")
Share the subaddress with your P2P trader
Wait for confirmation (~2 min for 1 conf, ~20 min for 10 conf)

Each subaddress is unlinkable — nobody can tell they belong to the same wallet.

Verdict

Cake Wallet is the best Monero mobile wallet for 2026. Multi-coin, built-in exchange, Tor support, open-source, available on both iOS and Android. For desktop users, pair it with Feather Wallet for a complete setup.

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