I always have done :)

I start out beginners on things like Blink or Wallet of Satoshi and personally, i am forced to use custodial wallets in really bad internet areas.

i prefer self-custodial ln wallets. I used to use blue wallet religiously. Since that failed i've been a phoenix maxi although i use bitkit sometimes too.

The difference is the fees (which DO sting after a while) and the connectivity. Eg, sometimes i'll try to use Phoenix in Senegal or Peru, but the connection is so bad i have to use WoS.