Monerujo: keys, security, fees and reviews

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Key facts

Wallet type: Software wallet
Platforms: Android
Open source: yes
Official site: monerujo.io

Checked on 2026-10-27 against the official site, docs and app-store pages.

What is Monerujo

Monerujo is a free, open-source Monero wallet for Android, developed since 2017 by m2049r and published by Guntherkorp. It is a light wallet that connects to remote Monero nodes, so the full blockchain does not have to be downloaded, and offers in-app swaps through Exolix.

Who holds the keys

Who holds the keys — Monerujo
Parameter	Details
Key control	Self-custodial: wallet files with the keys are stored encrypted on the phone.
Seed phrase	Wallets can be restored from the standard 25-word Monero seed; optional offset passphrases add extra protection.
Recovery	Uninstalling the app deletes wallets on the device; backups need the 'Restore Password' (CrAzYpass) to open.

Features and supported networks

Features and supported networks — Monerujo
Parameter	Details
Supported networks	Monero (XMR) only; mainnet and stagenet.
Platforms	Android, through Google Play, an APK download or Monerujo's own F-Droid repository.
Swaps	KYC-free swaps in and out of Monero through the integrated Exolix exchange (added in version 4.1.5).
Hardware wallet support	Ledger Nano S series over a USB OTG cable; Sidekick turns a spare offline phone into a Bluetooth signing device.
Privacy (CoinJoin, Tor)	Street Mode hides balances and history in public; users can pick community nodes or run their own.
Coin control	PocketChange automatically splits funds into several outputs so they can be spent again within seconds.

Security and audits

Open source under the Apache 2.0 licence (GitHub: m2049r/xmrwallet).
Wallet files are encrypted with a generated strong password (CrAzYpass) derived from the user's own password.
The developers warn that users may lose all their Monero when using the app and should be cautious on mainnet.

Fees

Fees — Monerujo
Parameter	Details
Wallet	Free and open source.

History

History — Monerujo
Date	Event
2017	Monerujo is first released as a mobile Monero wallet.
23 September 2024	Introduces Sidekick, a companion app that lets an offline second phone authorize wallet access over Bluetooth.
1 November 2024	Version 4.1.5 'Exolix' upgrades to Monero Core 0.18.3.4 and adds the Exolix exchange.
17 June 2025	Patch release 4.1.7 fixes QR code amounts and updates translations.

Risks and caveats

Uninstalling the app deletes wallets on the device; without backups and the seed, funds can be lost.
The developers' own disclaimer warns that users may lose all their Monero when using the app.
Android only.

About the developer

Developer: m2049r (GitHub), with the website published by Guntherkorp.
Legal entity: Guntherkorp (website copyright holder).

Official links

Website: www.monerujo.io
Source code: github.com/m2049r/xmrwallet
Download: f-droid.monerujo.io
Docs: www.monerujo.app/category/help.html
Blog: www.monerujo.app/category/updates.html

Questions and answers

Is Monerujo self-custodial?

Yes. Keys are kept in encrypted wallet files on the phone, and wallets can be restored from the 25-word Monero seed.

Is Monerujo open source?

Yes, under the Apache 2.0 licence on GitHub (m2049r/xmrwallet).

Which coins does Monerujo support?

Only Monero (XMR); swaps to and from other coins go through the integrated Exolix exchange.

Does Monerujo charge fees?

The wallet is free and open source; swaps go through Exolix, a third-party exchange.

Sources

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Page updated: 2026-10-29