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Security Score

42.1

dApp Permissions

22.7 / 35
  • Pass Confirmation for requests from WalletConnect
    9.0 / 9.0 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation for requests from WalletConnect before granting dApp access to specific RPC methods.

    • The wallet requires the user to confirm all requests before processing them.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail User confirmation for requests from embedded browser
    0.0 / 7.9 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation before processing privileged RPC requests from embedded browsers.

    • The wallet skips user confirmation for eth_getEncryptionPublicKey

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Wallet unlock before requests
    5.5 / 5.5 Expand details
    Description

    Requires users to unlock it before processing dApp requests when in a locked state.

    • The wallet requires the user to unlock it before processing each request.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-2497c3cd.jpgmew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-fc065be5.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Mismatching EIP-712 chainId detection
    3.5 / 3.5 Expand details
    Description

    Alerts users or rejects signing EIP-712 messages with a mismatched chain ID.

    • The wallet refuses to sign EIP-712 messages when the chain ID doesn't match the currently active chain. Pressed the button but nothing happens.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass eth_sign method disabled
    3.3 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Restricts the use of the deprecated and insecure eth_sign method by default.

    • The 'eth_sign' method is enabled by default, but Wallet used personal_sign, converted to bytes.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-ba396889.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Mismatching SIWE domain detection
    0.0 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when the domain in a Sign-In with Ethereum (EIP-4361) message does not match the requesting dApp's origin.

    • The wallet doesn't warn users of domain or scheme mismatches when signing an EIP-4361 message.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Connected dApp management
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to list and revoke connected dApps.

    • It shows all connected DApps and also the chance to revoke access to them

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-76e9cf63.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Token approval management
    0.0 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to view and revoke token approvals.

    • The wallet does not appear to offer any functionality or guidance related to revoking token allowances.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-f40a88e1.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail User confirmation before switching chains
    0.0 / 1.1 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation before switching the active chain.

    • The wallet skips confirmation at wallet_switchEthereumChain.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Nov 14, 2025
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Intent Verification

4.4 / 25
  • Fail Transaction simulation
    0.0 / 6.7 Expand details
    Description

    Previews the expected outcome by simulating the request execution on the blockchain before signing.

    • The app doesn't display the inputs/outputs and provides little information about the transaction.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-d45b717a.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Clear token approval dialog
    0.0 / 6.7 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays all the key details for ERC-20 Approve requests.

    • The wallet only displays the token amount and type being approved, without showing the spender of the approval.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-29b8acce.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Clear message signing dialog
    3.8 / 3.8 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays all message signature request details without truncating or hiding information.

    • The wallet displays all the information in a JSON without parsing and shows all the information doing the personal_sign with a large message.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail EIP-712 message parsing
    0.0 / 2.4 Expand details
    Description

    Displays human-readable details for EIP-712 signature requests from well-known protocols.

    • It is showing plain data instead of parsing it.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-41324113.jpgmew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-8fe5de7f.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Invalid address checksum detection
    0.0 / 2.2 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when they input addresses with invalid EIP-55 checksums.

    • It doesn't show any warning about incorrect address checksums and fixes the address, letting you confirm the transaction.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Mandatory message review
    0.0 / 2.1 Expand details
    Description

    Requires users to review all the details before signing a message.

    • The sign button is available from the start

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-647196a3.jpgmew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-5f76073e.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Partial Links to blockchain explorers
    0.6 / 1.2 Expand details
    Description

    Consistently provides clickable links to block explorers for all key blockchain identifiers.

    • The wallet includes clickable links to the transaction hash in the transaction history, allowing users to easily verify transactions on a block explorer. However, it does not offer any clickable links during the transaction preview.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-07bc6b3a.jpgmew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-3076f8ac.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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Physical Access

12.3 / 20
  • Pass Seed phrase access control
    5.4 / 5.4 Expand details
    Description

    Requires authentication to access seed phrases or private keys.

    • After clicking the 'View my recovery phrase' button, the wallet requires a password to display the mnemonics or private keys.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Manual wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to lock it manually.

    • The wallet can be manually locked by closing the app, but doesn't have a "Lock Button", just a button to reset the wallet.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Automatic wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

    Verifies wallet auto-locks on inactivity, device lock, or background.

    • The app's lock time is longer than 1 minute when the app is moved to background execution or inactivity. It doesn't lock when you lock your device, only when you closed the wallet.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-ba2e4cf7.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Robust Authentication
    3.3 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Uses strong authentication, such as resistance to trivial or commonly-used passwords. Including biometrics and rate limiting in mobile.

    • Wallet has biometrics and allow weak passwords but rate limits attempts to five

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-c86d62f5.jpgmew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-ad66918a.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Clipboard seed phrase leak prevention
    1.8 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Limits exposure of secrets by restricting or warning on copying seed phrases or taking screenshots.

    • The wallet warns the user about the risks of taking screenshot captures and doesn't allow you to copy the secrets.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-0a36e058.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Seed phrase access warning
    1.8 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users of the risk before allowing access to seed phrases or private keys.

    • It tells you it's risky to share your secret words or private keys with others. These alerts appear during the mnemonic viewing process.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-bcb7d0d3.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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Threat Prevention

2.8 / 20
  • Fail Phishing dApp detection
    0.0 / 5.1 Expand details
    Description

    Prevents or alerts users about interactions with a known malicious URL.

    • The wallet does not alert users about connections to known phishing dApps like https://arbitrum-token-bridge-cqjggprvn-offchain-labs.vercel.app/

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-da257079.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Malicious address detection
    0.0 / 5.1 Expand details
    Description

    Prevents or alerts users about interactions with a known malicious address.

    • The wallet does not alert users about interactions with known phishing or scam addresses.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-03c58c3c.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Trusted dApp detection
    0.0 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Informs users when interacting with a trusted dApp URL.

    • The wallet doesn't inform users when they are interacting with well-known, verified URLs (DApps) like 1inch.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail Unknown address detection
    0.0 / 2.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when interacting with an unknown address.

    • The wallet does not warn users when they interact with an unknown or untrusted address.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Nov 17, 2025
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  • Pass Full dApp URL display
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays the full dApp URL in the connection prompt.

    • The wallet displays the full URL of the dApp in the connection dialog without truncation

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-768c1ff9.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Pass Malicious or spam token filtering
    1.3 / 1.3 Expand details
    Description

    Hides malicious tokens and NFTs by default.

    • The wallet hides spam or scam tokens and NFTs sent to the wallet.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
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    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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  • Fail dApp access disclosure dialog
    0.0 / 1.0 Expand details
    Description

    Informs dApp access to balances, history, and signing requests on connection.

    • The wallet doesn't inform users to request transaction approvals.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
    mew-wallet-ios-3.2.0-b0338805.jpg
    Last updated on Oct 21, 2025
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This ranking is for informational purposes only. It should not be relied on to provide legal, tax, financial, investment, or other types of advice. Coinspect does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability, or validity of the information provided and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to reliance on errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such information.