I have been testing various apps to mine cryptocurrencies for free on mobile devices, and honestly, there are interesting options, although with their limitations. The first thing I noticed is that mobile mining is not as simple as it seems.

CryptoTab was one of the first I tried, basically you install the app and activate mining. It works, but the hash generation speed is quite slow compared to dedicated equipment. It also allows you to invite friends, which speeds up the earnings a bit if you manage to build a group.

Then there is the cloud mining option, which offers certain services through apps like StormGain and NiceHash. With StormGain, you can do small tasks to earn hash power, although it needs to be restarted every 4 hours, which is inconvenient if you want to leave the app running all day. NiceHash has a better interface and profitability calculator tools, which are quite useful if you want to know exactly how much you could earn.

Regarding what is easier to mine right now, according to community insights, Monero (XMR), Dogecoin (DOGE), Vertcoin (VTC), and Ravencoin (RVN) are the most accessible options. The current Bitcoin price hovers around $77.5k, so competition remains strong.

The reality is that mining Bitcoin from a phone takes a considerable amount of time. On average, calculating a block requires much more than what a smartphone can offer in terms of processing power. That’s why many turn to cloud services where you rent hash power instead of directly using your device.

If you really want to mine on Android, install the app, create an account, set up your wallet, and select the mining pool. On iPhone, it’s more complicated due to Apple restrictions, so the cloud is practically your only option.

My advice: don’t expect to get rich from this. It’s more of a passive way to earn some extra if your electricity is cheap and you have patience. Read the terms of each platform carefully before starting, because conditions change constantly and some services are not always what they promise.