# APPICS vs Nostur

The clearest difference is rating: Nostur at 4.7 against APPICS's 4.0. Nostur also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nostur asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nostur holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of APPICS's written reviews are positive against 88% of Nostur's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, Nostur every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPICS | Nostur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostur-nostr-client/id1672780508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) | [Fabian Lachman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672780510) |

## What reviewers say

### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


### Nostur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostur-nostr-client/id1672780508)

A social media client for the decentralized nostr network. Connect to an open, public network not controlled by any single entity. Explore a new way to interact online.

**Highlights:** Nostr network client, Open and public network, Decentralized social media, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPICS free?

APPICS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nostur free?

Nostur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, APPICS or Nostur?

Nostur is rated higher. APPICS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Nostur averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do APPICS or Nostur have ads?

APPICS shows ads; Nostur does not.

### Which is updated more often, APPICS or Nostur?

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nostur every 2 weeks. Most recently, APPICS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nostur on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*