1. We start from primary sources
Reviews are researched from the sources closest to the software itself:
- the developer's official website and documentation;
- the source repository (for open-source projects): README, licence, release notes and commit history;
- official package managers such as winget and Scoop, which confirm Windows availability and install commands;
- published checksums and signatures for installers, where the developer provides them.
We don't copy marketing claims at face value. If something cannot be confirmed from an official source, we say so or leave it out.
2. Every review has the same structure
Each program page answers the same questions in the same order:
- Overview — what the program is and who it is for.
- Key features — what it actually does, in plain English.
- Supported coins — networks and assets, where relevant.
- Install on Windows — step-by-step, including winget or Scoop commands when available.
- System requirements and how to use it.
- Pros & cons — the trade-offs, stated honestly.
- Is it safe? — download, verification and seed-phrase guidance specific to the program.
- Alternatives, specifications, FAQ and a verdict.
3. Facts we record for every program
The "At a glance" and "Specifications" panels show the same facts for every program: price, open source or proprietary, licence, latest version, date of the last update we found, level of Windows support, official site and source code. Windows support is graded honestly:
- Yes — an official Windows build, installer, winget or Scoop package exists;
- Likely — the project builds for Windows, but you should check the releases page;
- Unverified — Windows is mentioned in documentation but we could not confirm a build;
- Browser extension or No — no native Windows desktop app.
4. Maintenance status
Crypto software that stops receiving updates becomes risky as networks and exchanges change. If the last update we can find is more than 18 months old, the review is marked "Possibly unmaintained" and points you to maintained alternatives. Programs stay listed so existing users can find migration advice.
5. Safety guidance, not guarantees
Our safety sections explain how to download a program from its official source, how to check the installer's SHA-256 hash, and how to protect your seed phrase. This is guidance, not a guarantee: a link or checksum can change after we publish. Always verify downloads yourself before running them.
6. Independence
Developers can suggest a program for review, but cannot pay for a review, a ranking or a change to a verdict. Download pages may show offers from partners and we may earn a commission, but partners have no say over what we write. See About CryptApps for how we are funded.
7. Updates and corrections
Software changes fast. We update reviews when new versions ship, when projects are discontinued, and whenever a reader reports an error. Each review shows the date of the latest update we found.
Found something wrong or outdated? Email [email protected] with the program name and what needs fixing. Confirmed errors are corrected promptly — see Contact & corrections.