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BitBanana

Unleash your Bitcoin Lightning node!
New in version 1.0.0
- Full right-to-left (RTL) compatibility for Arabic languages.
- Localized number formatting with group separators in amount input fields
- Enhanced visual clarity for fractions of satoshis (msats).
- When creating a lightning invoice, inputting fiat amounts now converts to full sats instead of milli-satoshis.
- Stability fixes.
- Updated translations.
⚡️ Superpowers for you and your Bitcoin Lightning node! Use and manage your node wherever you are. ⚡️

BitBanana is a native Android app for node operators focused on user experience and ease of use.
While it is not a wallet on its own, BitBanana works like a remote control, allowing you to use your node as a wallet wherever you go.
The app is designed with an educational approach, providing the user with guidance on every aspect of node operation.

BitBanana is open source and fully self-custodial, which means you are in full control of your funds.

Features:
- Manage multiple nodes
- On-chain transactions and lightning payments
- Channel management
- Routing summary
- Contacts
- Sign/Verify
- NFC support
- Tor support
- 100% open source
... and many other features to explore!

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.0.0 (78) suggested Added on Sep 09, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips mips64 x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 61 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.9.9 (77) - Added on Aug 13, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips mips64 x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 61 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.9.8 (76) - Added on Aug 10, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips mips64 x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 58 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log