I downloaded breez and misty last night

which is more beginner friendly? Breez or Misty?

Breez seems more intuitive to me but I should try both for more than a day lol

I asked chatgpt...

Here’s a video that highlights what makes Misty Breez stand out compared to other Lightning wallets:

Is this the Best Bitcoin Wallet for Beginners in 2025 ... (covering Misty Breez)

🔍 Misty Breez vs. Breez (Original Mobile Wallet)🔍 Misty Breez vs. Breez (Original Mobile Wallet)

1. Architecture & Node Setup1. Architecture & Node Setup

• Breez (original) runs a full Lightning node directly on your mobile device. You manage channels and liquidity automatically via built‑in LSP (Lightning Service Provider) support—so it’s self-custodial and on-device ([breez.technology][1]).
• Misty Breez, built with the “nodeless” Breez SDK, operates via the Liquid sidechain—no channels or on-device Lightning node required. It handles swaps behind the scenes and simplifies setup for users ([breez.technology][2]).

2. Target Audience & Use Case2. Target Audience & Use Case

• Breez is ideal for users who want full Lightning control but with automated channel/liquidity management, plus added features like in-app point-of-sale, podcast streaming, marketplace, LSP connectivity, etc. .
• Misty Breez is aimed at developers and everyday users who want plug‑and‑play Bitcoin/Lightning payments—no setup friction. It’s open‑source and designed as a clean reference app for integration ([medium.com][3]).

3. UX & Feature Set3. UX & Feature Set

• Breez offers a powerful experience: your own node, automatic channel creation, seamless swaps, POS functionality, podcast streaming, marketplace access—all within one app ([reddit.com][4]).
• Misty Breez excels in simplicity: supports BOLT11/12, LNURL‑Pay, Lightning Addresses, on-chain deposits, mobile offline payments via notifications, and requires no user-facing channel or liquidity management ([medium.com][3]).

4. Trust Model4. Trust Model

• Breez: non-custodial, full-node-based, keys + channels reside on your device with automatic LSP for routing and liquidity.
• Misty Breez: self-custodial but built on Liquid sidechain, meaning there’s trust placed in Liquid federation (though keys remain user-held) ([reddit.com][4], [medium.com][3]).

5. Ideal Use Cases5. Ideal Use Cases

✅ Which Should You Choose?✅ Which Should You Choose?

Choose Breez (original mobile) if you:

• Want full Lightning control with smart automation of channels and liquidity.
• Value features like point-of-sale, podcast/sats streaming, and in-app marketplace.

Choose Misty Breez if you:

• Prefer zero setup Lightning/payments experience.
• Are a developer looking for a clean SDK reference app to quickly embed payments into your own application.
• Want simple, self-custodial Lightning without managing the technical backend.

TL;DRTL;DR

• Breez is your all-in-one Lightning wallet: self-custodial with full node, auto channel routing, merchant/podcast tools.
• Misty Breez is a lighter, nodeless version designed for ease-of-use and smooth developer integration.

Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide for either—or a comparison with other Lightning wallets like Phoenix or Muun!

[1]: https://breez.technology/mobile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Mobile - Breez Technology"

[2]: https://breez.technology/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Breez | Bringing Bitcoin Payments to Every App"

[3]: https://medium.com/breez-technology/misty-breez-lightning-made-easy-b2090bb7435c?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Misty Breez: Lightning Made Easy - Medium"

[4]: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/jhjdag/i_made_a_lightning_tutorial_for_breez_wallet_tldw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "I made a lightning tutorial for Breez Wallet. TLDW; seamless swaps ..."

[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Network?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Lightning Network"