The Ledger Live App is the mobile companion to the Ledger Live wallet ecosystem, designed specifically for on-the-go cryptocurrency management. This powerful mobile application extends the functionality of your Ledger® hardware wallet to your smartphone while maintaining the same uncompromising security standards that Ledger® is renowned for.
Available for both iOS and Android devices, the Ledger Live App provides real-time portfolio monitoring, transaction preparation, and market tracking capabilities. While it operates with security-focused limitations compared to the desktop version, it seamlessly integrates with your hardware wallet for comprehensive cryptocurrency management.
Setting up the Ledger Live App requires initial configuration through the desktop platform to ensure proper security synchronization.
The mobile app uses secure, encrypted communication to sync with your Ledger Live wallet account, ensuring your data remains protected across all platforms while maintaining the security model that keeps private keys isolated in your hardware device.
The Ledger Live App offers specialized features optimized for mobile usage while maintaining security integrity.
Real-time portfolio monitoring with push notifications for price movements, balance changes, and market updates directly on your mobile device.
Prepare and review transactions on mobile, then complete signing by connecting your Ledger® hardware wallet to a computer for final authorization.
Comprehensive market data, price charts, and cryptocurrency news tailored for mobile viewing with customizable watchlists and alerts.
Advanced mobile security using fingerprint or facial recognition to protect app access, complementing your hardware wallet security.
The Ledger Live App maintains Ledger®'s signature security approach while adapting to mobile platform requirements.
Read-Only Access: The app operates primarily in read-only mode, meaning it can view portfolio information and prepare transactions but cannot sign or broadcast them without hardware wallet connection.
Encrypted Local Storage: All sensitive data is encrypted locally on your device using industry-standard encryption protocols.
No Private Key Exposure: Your private keys remain securely stored on your Ledger® hardware device and never touch your mobile phone.
This security model ensures that even if your mobile device is compromised, your cryptocurrency assets remain protected by the hardware isolation of your Ledger® wallet.
The Ledger Live App seamlessly integrates with the complete Ledger® ecosystem for a unified user experience.
Ledger Live Desktop: Full functionality including transaction signing, device management, firmware updates, and advanced trading features with enhanced security through local data processing.
Ledger Live App: Mobile companion for portfolio monitoring and transaction preparation, with read-only access and hardware verification for security-sensitive operations.
Push notifications • Biometric authentication • Portable portfolio tracking • Quick transaction preparation
No, the Ledger Live App operates with security limitations. You can prepare transactions on mobile, but must connect your Ledger® hardware wallet to Ledger Live Desktop to sign and broadcast transactions. This ensures private keys never leave your hardware device.
While the Ledger Live App maintains high security standards, Ledger Live Desktop provides enhanced security through local data storage and direct hardware communication. The mobile app's read-only nature provides excellent security for monitoring while maintaining protection through hardware isolation.
Yes, you need Ledger Live Desktop for initial setup, device management, firmware updates, and transaction signing. The mobile app serves as a companion for monitoring and preparation, but full functionality requires the desktop application.
Yes, the Ledger Live App supports multiple Ledger® hardware wallets. You can switch between different devices and manage multiple portfolios from the same mobile application, making it ideal for users with diverse cryptocurrency holdings.
Your funds remain completely secure. The Ledger Live App only displays portfolio information and cannot access your private keys. You can remotely wipe the app data through mobile device management tools, and your cryptocurrency remains protected by your Ledger® hardware wallet and recovery phrase.
Both versions offer identical core functionality, though some platform-specific features may vary. iOS benefits from Apple's strict app review process, while Android offers more customization options. Both maintain the same security standards and feature sets for Ledger Live wallet management.