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River: Buy Bitcoin

Buy Crypto · Free
B Tier
Good · #24 of 40
82
4.9★9.0K ratings
Freeprice
1dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is River?

River is a finance app for buying and managing Bitcoin. It offers recurring buys, portfolio tracking, Bitcoin transfers, and interest on eligible cash.

Pricing. River: Buy Bitcoin is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Setting up recurring Bitcoin buys
  • Tracking Bitcoin portfolio growth
  • Sending Bitcoin through Lightning or on-chain

Screenshots

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Why this app is in B tier

River scores 82 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 80, App Store search rank 50, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

INVEST IN BITCOIN WITH CONFIDENCE Buy Bitcoin in just a few minutes on our easy-to-use platform. Get instant access to financial tools that help you manage and use your bitcoin. Start earning interest on your cash, paid in Bitcoin, all in one app. River is a secure, trusted, and regulated financial institution in the USA. EARN BITCOIN ON YOUR CASH 1 Your cash should work for you. Earn interest on cash, paid in bitcoin. It's simple, no lockup period, no monthly fees. ZERO-FEE RECURRING BUYS Maximize your bitcoin holdings with dollar-cost averaging. Set up recurring buys and stack Bitcoin without paying fees. TRACK YOUR BITCOIN GROWTH River’s performance tracking tools give you real-time insights into your portfolio’s growth over time. SEND & RECEIVE BITCOIN ANYTIME Seamlessly send and receive Bitcoin through the Lightning Network or on-chain. RIVER LINK Experience the easiest way to send Bitcoin via text message with River Link. It’s perfect for gifting or splitting a bill with friends. NEED HELP? Visit river.com/support for more information or contact our Client Services team for the best in-class support. SECURITY & REGULATION River is a US-based, regulated financial inst

Compare in Buy Crypto

MeasureRiverPhemexBitPay
TierBBB
Score82 / 10082 / 10082 / 100
Rating4.9 ★4.7 ★4.3 ★
Ratings9.0K2.8K3.7K
Latest ratings · 180d4.6 ★ · 20 reviews5.0 ★ · 20 reviews3.1 ★ · 10 reviews
Last update1d ago24d ago28d ago
PriceFreeFreeFree

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Questions about River

Does the app charge fees for recurring buys?

The listing says recurring Bitcoin buys have zero fees. It also notes that fees may apply.

Can I earn interest on cash?

The listing says interest may be earned on cash settled at Lead Bank, with payouts available in Bitcoin or USD. Availability varies by state.

Can I send Bitcoin to someone?

Yes. You can send Bitcoin through the Lightning Network or on-chain, and use River Link to send it by text message.

Is River free?

Yes. River is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is River good for?

River is built for setting up recurring bitcoin buys, tracking bitcoin portfolio growth, sending bitcoin through lightning or on-chain. It sits in the buy crypto list on AppTierList.

Is River worth it?

River is B tier, ranked #24 of 40 buy crypto apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 8,998 ratings. Good, and 23 apps rank above it.

How does River compare to Phemex?

River is B tier at 82; Phemex is B tier at 82. They score the same. River is free, with no in-app purchases, Phemex is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is River updated?

River was updated 1 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Buy Crypto (B tier, #24)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
82 / 100
Rank in list
#24 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
8,998
Recent reviews
4.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(1 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Finance
Good for
Setting up recurring Bitcoin buys, Tracking Bitcoin portfolio growth, Sending Bitcoin through Lightning or on-chain
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
140 MB
Age rating
17+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed