Bisq Easy Mobile App — User Survey
We are developing Bisq Easy mobile applications and would like to better understand your needs.
Your feedback will help us optimize resource allocation and deployment strategy.
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Bisq Easy mobile apps will come in two modes:
- Full Node Mode (Android only): Runs a full Bisq node directly on the device, connects over Tor, follows the same P2P network model as the desktop app, requires higher CPU, memory, and battery resources.
- Light Client Mode (Android and iOS): A lightweight app that acts as a remote control for a hosted Bisq node, with minimal resource usage and no P2P networking on the mobile device itself.
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Why no mobile support for Bisq 1 MultiSig protocol?
Resource demands and the need for makers to stay online make it impractical for mobile use.
Bisq 1 will be replaced by Bisq 2 MuSig, offering better privacy and efficiency.
However, even with MuSig, Full Node operation on mobile remains infeasible; only Light Client mode is realistic.
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Why Full Node mode is Android-only?
Bisq is written in Java, which runs natively on Android but not on iOS.
Rewriting the full node for iOS in Swift would require substantial effort.
Additionally, Apple's restrictive App Store policies and Tor challenges on iOS make such an investment high risk.
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Why two modes?
This two-mode approach ensures that both advanced and casual users are supported, giving users flexibility to prioritize privacy, decentralization, or usability.
It also provides a feasible model to support a mobile experience on iOS.
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We want your input
Please take our quick survey to help guide development priorities:
https://bisq.network/blog/mobile-app-survey---
Thank you for your support!
For additional feedback or suggestions, please visit:
https://bisq.chat
