Best TON wallets for iPhone in 2026: ranking and caveats

iOS is the most locked-down consumer OS sandbox: App Store curation, process sandboxing, Secure Enclave for keys in a dedicated chip. For TON wallets this means the choice is narrower — only what passed Apple review. This piece ranks five TON wallets for iPhone considering real iOS constraints and RU-region quirks.

TL;DR — who picks what

• All-rounder, zero setup → Tonkeeper.
• Open source, multi-chain → MyTonWallet.
• Backup wallet → Tonhub.
• Inside Telegram → Wallet (with RU caveats).
• Telegram-native with extended features → Antarctic.

Detailed breakdown and selection criteria below.

What matters specifically on iOS

Unlike Android, on iOS you can’t sideload an APK, bypass the App Store, or compile a wallet from source and install it on your device (without a developer account and AltStore/sideloadly contortions). So criteria shift slightly:

1. App Store availability — not every TON wallet passed Apple review. Some are Google-Play-only.
2. Face ID / Touch ID — biometrics for unlock and transaction confirmation.
3. Secure Enclave — does the wallet store keys in the dedicated chip.
4. Deep links — does the wallet open from Safari and dApps (key for TON Connect).
5. App Store region locks — some wallets are unavailable in the RU App Store.

#1 Tonkeeper

App Store: available in RU, EU, US and most other regions.

Biometrics: Face ID and Touch ID fully supported — app unlock and transaction confirmation.

Secure Enclave: yes — keys are encrypted with a Secure Enclave-derived key (Keychain wrapper).

Deep links: full support for ton:// and tc:// schemes, opens from Safari, other apps and dApps.

iOS-specific pluses:

• UI tuned for iPhone — smooth animations, native gestures;
• iCloud backup (with caveats — see Callout below);
• works with TON Connect 2.0 across all iOS dApps;
• Live Activities support for transaction tracking (beta in 2026).

Minuses:

• mobile code is partially closed;
• the App Store IPA isn’t externally audited.

Get Tonkeeper on App Store

A mature non-custodial wallet with full iOS integration and Ledger support.

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#2 MyTonWallet

App Store: available in most regions including RU.

Biometrics: full Face ID / Touch ID support.

Secure Enclave: yes.

Deep links: work, but sometimes prompt for app choice on the first TON link.

Pluses:

• fully open source — particularly valuable on iOS because a reproducible build offers independent verification;
• built-in multi-chain (TON + 8 other networks in one app);
• built-in swap via STON.fi / DeDust;
• CertiK audit.

Minuses:

• may lag on iPhone 8 and older;
• UI a touch less polished than Tonkeeper.

#3 Tonhub

App Store: present in RU, EU, US.

Biometrics: basic Face ID / Touch ID.

Secure Enclave: yes.

Deep links: supported.

Pluses:

• minimalist UX;
• open development;
• built-in staking.

Minuses:

• no Ledger support;
• slower release cadence than Tonkeeper / MyTonWallet;
• TON Connect not universal — some dApps default to Tonkeeper.

More: Tonhub: is it worth using in 2026.

#4 Wallet in Telegram

Technically not a standalone app but a service inside Telegram. On iPhone accessible via the Telegram app from App Store.

Biometrics: through Telegram settings (Lock Code + Face ID).

Pluses:

• zero friction — installed already for every Telegram user;
• P2P RUB/USDT inside the chat;
• integrated with Telegram features (send by @username, Telegram Premium payment).

Minuses:

• custodial (not self-custody);
• no TON Connect;
• crypto features restricted for RU-numbered accounts since spring 2025 — international Telegram region required for full access.

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RU accounts and Wallet

Since spring 2025, Wallet limited P2P features for accounts with Russian numbers due to regulation. As of May 2026 these restrictions still hold. The workaround is switching the Telegram region (not VPN — region setting), but it’s against the service’s ToS.

#5 Antarctic Wallet

A Telegram Mini App accessible via @antarctic_wallet_bot. Technically not an App Store app but a WebApp on top of Telegram.

Pluses:

• built-in TON Connect, swap, staking;
• open bot, no mandatory KYC for small amounts;
• not bound by App Store region locks.

Minuses:

• works only inside Telegram;
• less name recognition than Tonkeeper / MyTonWallet;
• WebApp constrained by Telegram capabilities (slower than native code).

Comparison table for iOS

Security on iPhone — what’s worth understanding

An iOS wallet is protected by a chain:

1. Sandbox — apps can’t see each other’s files.
2. Secure Enclave — encryption keys physically live in a dedicated chip. Even with a jailbroken iOS, extracting keys remains technically hard.
3. Face ID / Touch ID — biometrics gate access to the Secure Enclave.

An attacker would need your iCloud password + Face ID, physical access to the unlocked phone, or a zero-day.

iOS-specific fears:

• fake apps with similar names in App Store (Apple usually catches them, but breakthroughs happen yearly);
• phishing “updates” via push notifications with fake links;
• attacks via fraudulent TestFlight builds.

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iCloud Keychain and the seed phrase

Many wallets offer to save the seed in iCloud Keychain. Technically it’s end-to-end encrypted — Apple can’t read it. But it’s still cloud — Apple ID compromise equals access. For meaningful amounts, keep the seed off-cloud.

Buying TON from an iPhone

For RU users the most practical route is P2P via Wallet or Crypto Bot, then withdraw to Tonkeeper / MyTonWallet. More detail in our Where to buy TON in Russia guide.

Practical recommendations

• iPhone 8 and older — Tonkeeper; MyTonWallet may lag.
• iPhone XS+ — any of the top-3 runs perfectly.
• Crypto newcomer on iPhone — Tonkeeper from App Store + Wallet in Telegram for small ops.
• Paranoid setup — MyTonWallet + Ledger Nano X (BLE-compatible with iPhone).
• What NOT to do — never install “wallets” from unknown sources (scammy TestFlight invites, beta links from strangers).

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Fake wallets on App Store

Every few months App Store sees clones of Tonkeeper / MyTonWallet with similar icons. Before installing, verify the developer — Tonkeeper is Ton Apps Group; MyTonWallet is MyTonWallet Inc. Icon similarity is not proof.

Bottom line

iPhone is an excellent platform for a TON wallet. Secure Enclave provides solid baseline protection; App Store filters most obvious scams. The key is picking a mature product (Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet or Tonhub), keeping the seed off-cloud, and not trusting “promo invites” from random channels.

If you’re a beginner — start with Tonkeeper, get comfortable, then add Wallet in Telegram for small operations. If you already have a Ledger and a large balance — Ledger + MyTonWallet offers the maximum security available on consumer iOS.