Best Monero wallet for Android
Monerujo and Cake Wallet are the best Monero wallets for Android in October 2026. Monerujo is a long-running, Monero-only app with Ledger support; Cake Wallet adds other coins, built-in Tor, background sync and swaps. Both are open source and scan on your phone.
The short answer
Android has the widest choice of good Monero wallets. Start with one of these:
- Monerujo: XMR only, simple, Ledger support over USB, available on Google Play, F-Droid and GitHub.
- Cake Wallet: polished, multi-coin, built-in Tor, background sync on Android, Ledger and Trezor support.
Both keep your keys on your phone and scan the blockchain locally. Neither sends your view key to a server.
Android Monero wallets compared
| Wallet | Coins | Sync | Hardware | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monerujo | XMR only | Remote or own node, local scan | Ledger Nano S series (USB OTG) | Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub |
| Cake Wallet | XMR, BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC and more | Remote or own node, local scan, optional Tor | Ledger, Trezor | Google Play, official site |
| Stack Wallet | XMR, BTC, LTC, Firo, Wownero and more | Remote node, local scan, optional Tor | None | Google Play, F-Droid, APK |
| ANONERO | XMR only | Local scan, Tor-focused | Not documented | Official site |
| Skylight | XMR only | Light-wallet server you choose (view key shared) | None | F-Droid |
Monerujo: the Monero-only veteran
Monerujo has been the standard Android Monero wallet for years. It lets you pick a node from a curated list, add your own, or use its NodeScan feature to find public nodes. It supports OpenAlias addresses and the Ledger Nano S series over a USB OTG cable. Built-in swaps use Exolix. Its latest tagged release on GitHub is v4.1.7, a small patch release. It is Android only, and updates arrive slowly. Read the full Monerujo review.
Cake Wallet: the all-rounder
Cake Wallet is the most actively developed mobile Monero wallet: v6.5.0 shipped in October 2026. On Android it offers background sync (daily, hourly or aggressive), so your wallet is ready when you open it. It supports Polyseed, 25-word and BIP39 Monero seeds, built-in Tor and onion nodes, and in-app swaps through providers such as ChangeNOW and Trocador. Cake is also the named successor for MyMonero users. Read the Cake Wallet review.
Other options
Stack Wallet
A GPL-3.0 multi-coin wallet from Cypher Stack that handles XMR alongside Bitcoin, Litecoin, Firo and Wownero. Tor is optional and off by default. No hardware-wallet pairing. See the Stack Wallet review.
ANONERO
A privacy-first Android wallet whose development was funded through Monero's community crowdfunding system (the CCS proposal was marked completed, with its final payout on 13 November 2025). It is aimed at users who want Tor by default and are comfortable with a less mainstream interface.
Skylight
Released on 24 November 2025 by MAGIC Grants, Skylight is a light wallet in the old MyMonero style, but with no default server: you connect it to your own light-wallet server or one run by someone you trust. Version 2.1.0 reached F-Droid in mid-October 2026. It syncs instantly, but the server you choose sees your view key. Read how light-wallet servers work.
What to avoid on Android
- Fake apps. In January 2019 a fake "My Monero" app on Google Play collected private keys. In June 2025 researchers reported more than 20 malicious wallet apps on Google Play phishing seed phrases. Check the developer name before installing.
- Exodus no longer supports XMR (since 18 August 2025).
- Trust Wallet has no native Monero support.
- Any app that asks you to "connect" or "validate" a wallet by typing your seed.
Moving an existing wallet to Android
If you already have XMR in another wallet, you do not need to send it anywhere. Restore your seed in the new app instead. A standard 25-word seed works in Monerujo, Cake and Stack. A 16-word Polyseed works in wallets that support Polyseed, such as Cake. Always enter a restore date or block height a little before your first transaction: on a phone, scanning years of blocks you do not need can take a long time and a lot of mobile data.
Former MyMonero users should read how to recover a MyMonero wallet, and Exodus users can export their Monero mnemonic and restore it the same way (see multi-coin wallets).
Nodes and privacy on a phone
Every wallet above except Skylight connects to a Monero node to download blocks. The node never sees your keys, but it does see your IP address and, when you send, the transaction you broadcast. On mobile data your IP changes often, which helps a little, but the stronger fix is Tor (built into Cake, optional in Stack) or a node you run yourself at home.
Setup tips
- Install from Google Play, F-Droid or the official site. Type the address yourself: monerujo.app or cakewallet.com.
- Write the seed on paper. Do not screenshot it.
- Choose a node. For more privacy, enable Tor or use your own node (see run a Monero node).
- Send a small test amount first. Received XMR is spendable after 10 confirmations, about 20 minutes. See sending Monero.
Step-by-step instructions are in how to create a Monero wallet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monerujo still maintained?
Yes, but releases are infrequent. The latest tagged release on GitHub is v4.1.7, a patch release. It still works with current nodes and remains listed on getmonero.org.
Is Cake Wallet safe on Android?
Cake Wallet is open source and non-custodial, and it scans on your device. Install it only from Google Play or cakewallet.com, and keep your seed offline.
Can I use a Ledger with an Android Monero wallet?
Yes. Monerujo supports the Ledger Nano S series over a USB OTG cable, and Cake Wallet supports Ledger devices too. Check that your Ledger model and firmware are supported before relying on it.
Do Android Monero wallets drain the battery?
Scanning the blockchain uses some battery and data, especially after a long time offline. Cake's background sync spreads the work out. Light wallets like Skylight avoid scanning but share your view key with a server.