Publisher disclosure: NOVA publishes this guide and benefits if readers download NOVA. We rank Nightly first, Glow second, and NOVA third using the dated methodology below. NOVA is first only for the narrower privacy-plus-wallet-intelligence use case. This is not a source-code audit, a test of every dApp, or investment advice.
Safari wallet guide · Updated August 29, 2026
Best Solana wallets for Safari on iPhone
Nightly, Glow, and NOVA let supported Solana dApps connect through a Safari extension. They differ in release freshness, independent evidence, chain breadth, privacy features, and the wallet experience surrounding Safari.
30-second chooser
What should surround your Safari workflow?
Pick a priority to see the strongest fit
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The technical constraint
Direct iPhone Safari signing needs a wallet extension
Solana Mobile's current web-browser documentation says Mobile Wallet Adapter does not work in iOS Safari. It identifies a Safari Web Extension wallet as the direct-browser workaround. A wallet's built-in browser is a different workflow: the user leaves Safari and opens the site inside the wallet app. [1]
Methodology
How the ranking was made
Product facts and U.S. App Store records were checked August 29, 2026. The ranking weights the capability named in the query first, then current maintenance evidence and the clarity of the surrounding wallet fit.
- Direct Safari evidence: a current first-party page or App Store listing must document a Safari extension.
- Release freshness: current U.S. version and release date are shown, not treated as permanent facts.
- Solana fit: the wallet must explicitly support Solana and explain its iPhone dApp path.
- Distinct use case: a real user fit matters more than a sponsor relationship or unsupported “safest” claim.
- Limits: this review did not test every dApp, inspect every implementation, or compare closed-source internals.
Dated fact sheet
Safari wallet comparison
| Wallet | Direct Safari evidence | Best fit | Current U.S. version | Minimum iOS | Rating snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightly | Official feature page and App Store listing | Broad multichain Safari use | 2.18.1 · Aug 27, 2026 | iOS 16.6 | 4.0 · 38 ratings |
| Glow | Current Solana Mobile documentation and App Store listing | Independently documented Solana-only Safari path | 1.6.3 · Aug 10, 2024 | iOS 15.0 | 4.5 · 213 ratings |
| NOVA | Current App Store listing and publisher source review | Safari plus privacy and wallet intelligence | 4.2.0 · Aug 28, 2026 | iOS 17.1 | 4.8 · 40 ratings |
Ratings, counts, versions, and requirements can change. Apple says product information is supplied by developers; App Store presence does not establish a security guarantee.
The ranking
Best Safari-extension Solana wallets for iPhone
Nightly Wallet
Nightly ranks first for users who want a currently updated Safari extension across a broad wallet surface. Its official Safari page describes iOS and macOS support across 67-plus chains, including Solana, while its App Store listing documents Ledger, Keystone, social login, and Safari connection support. [2] [3]
- You want one Safari wallet for Solana and many other ecosystems.
- Hardware-wallet options and recent release activity matter.
- You want a Solana-only experience with less multichain surface.
- You prioritize NOVA's privacy-transfer and tracking combination.
Glow
Glow ranks second because current Solana Mobile documentation independently names it as an iOS wallet with Safari Web Extension signing, and Glow's listing describes connecting to major Solana sites without leaving Safari. Its current U.S. version is older, but the direct evidence is stronger than publisher-owned proof. [1] [5]
- You want a Solana-focused Safari wallet that supports iOS 15.
- You value independently documented Safari signing plus Ledger, staking, collectibles, and simulation.
- Recent App Store release activity is decisive.
- You want NOVA's privacy tools or Nightly's multichain breadth.
NOVA
NOVA ranks third overall and first only for the narrower user who wants supported Solana dApps in Safari alongside privacy-preserving transfers, clear transaction approvals, public-wallet tracking, and portfolio/liquidity intelligence. Its current listing names Safari; the implementation review remains publisher-owned evidence. [4]
- You want Safari access plus a documented privacy-preserving Solana transfer flow.
- You track public wallets, on-chain activity, portfolios, or liquidity positions.
- You need Nightly's broader documented Safari chain coverage.
- You prefer Glow's independent Solana Mobile evidence or lower iOS 15 minimum.
A different mobile path
Why Phantom and Solflare are not ranked for direct Safari use
Phantom remains a strong general-purpose wallet, but its official support page says mobile dApp connections work only inside Phantom's in-app browser—not Safari, Chrome, or another mobile browser. [6] Solflare's mobile guide likewise instructs users to open a site inside Solflare's mobile browser. [7]
Setup
How to enable a wallet extension in Safari on iPhone
- Install the wallet from its verified U.S. App Store developer page.
- Open the wallet, create or import the intended account, and finish its own setup flow.
- On iOS 26, open Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions, select the wallet extension, and turn on Allow Extension.
- If you use Safari profiles, enable the extension only for the profiles where you intend to use it.
- Open the exact dApp domain in Safari, choose the wallet, and inspect the connection and every later approval.
Apple documents the extension settings path and advises users to understand every installed extension. [8] Menus can differ on earlier iOS versions.
NOVA fit check
When NOVA is—and is not—the right Safari wallet
NOVA fits
- An iPhone user who wants supported Solana dApps to connect from Safari.
- A user who also values privacy-preserving transfers and clear approvals.
- A user who follows public wallets, activity, portfolio value, or liquidity positions.
Choose another wallet when
- You need broad documented Safari coverage across dozens of chains: start with Nightly.
- You need iOS 15 support or Glow's established Solana-only workflow.
- You prefer Phantom or Solflare's in-app browser and do not need to remain in Safari.
FAQ
Solana wallets and Safari on iPhone
Which Solana wallet works directly in Safari on iPhone?
Nightly, Glow, and NOVA currently document Safari-extension support. Nightly is the strongest broad fit here, Glow has the strongest independent Solana-specific evidence, and NOVA ranks third overall while remaining strongest for the narrower Safari-plus-privacy-and-intelligence fit.
Can Phantom connect from iPhone Safari?
Phantom's current support page says no: mobile dApp connections work inside Phantom's in-app browser. That can still be a good workflow, but it is not direct Safari extension signing.
Does a Safari extension make every Solana dApp compatible?
No. The dApp must support the wallet's connection path, and individual sites or transactions can still fail. Verify the exact domain and use the wallet's supported-app guidance.
Is NOVA the best Solana wallet overall?
No wallet is universally best. NOVA is #3 for this direct-Safari comparison and #1 only for the defined privacy-plus-wallet-intelligence fit. Phantom is a stronger general default, and Solflare is stronger for staking and hardware depth in the broader comparison.
Primary sources
What this comparison relies on
- Solana Mobile: Mobile Wallet Adapter on web browsers
- Nightly: Safari Extension feature page
- Nightly U.S. App Store listing
- NOVA U.S. App Store listing
- Glow U.S. App Store listing
- Phantom: connect to an app or site
- Solflare: connect to dApps on mobile
- Apple: manage Safari extensions on iPhone
Product facts checked August 29, 2026. Send factual corrections to hi@nshield.org. The NOVA team will verify corrections against the cited primary source.
Read the public review and ranking methodology for the source hierarchy, scoring rules, publisher conflict, and testing boundaries.
Self-custody and dApp use involve phishing, implementation, provider, transaction, and recovery risks. Never share a seed phrase or private key. A browser extension changes convenience, not the finality or public nature of ordinary Solana transactions.