Comparison

Damus vs THE INCC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Damus

A decentralized social network offering full control over your data and speech. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted messaging, no registration requirements, and seamless integration with bots. Monetize your interactions by tipping friends with lightning.

Highlights
  • Decentralized social network
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • No registration required
  • Programmable bots integration
  • Lightning tipping for friends
Features
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The social network you control. It's your very own Social Network for your friends or business. Built on open internet protocols, there is no platform that can ban or censor you. You are in control of your data & speech. - Encrypted. End-to-End encrypted private messaging. Keep big tech out of your DMs. - No registration required. Creating an account doesn't require a phone number, email or name. Get started right away with zero friction. - Messages are distributed via decentralized relays. No need to run any infrastructure and there are no single points of failure. Simple! - Programmable. Easily integrate bots that automate your life or business. Get notified when your servers go down, retweet to your team and collaborate in realtime. - Tip your friends and stack sats with lightning. Privacy policy: https://damus.io/privacy-policy.txt Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

THE INCC

This platform connects people through original storytelling and digital magazines focused on diverse cultures. Engage in discussions, share posts and videos, and discover content celebrating shared humanity.

Highlights
  • Culture Channels for diverse communities
  • Original stories on food, music, history
  • Interactive discussion rooms and blogs
  • Live video participation
  • Post and video sharing
  • Networking with creators and leaders
Features
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The Incc - “Where Culture Meets Community” The Incc is a media and social networking platform built to Incorporate Culture and Community, through original storytelling, in honor of our shared humanity. We believe in the power of stories to bring people closer together in celebration of one another. That’s why The Incc created Culture Channels (digital magazines) mixed in with the best of social networking for you, the community. What You Can Do on The Incc: Explore CULTURE • Discover our Culture Channels dedicated to different cultures and communities (adding more as we grow). • Read, comment, and share original stories on food, music, history, traditions, and the voices shaping culture today. Connect in COMMUNITY • Join real discussions in interactive rooms and blogs. • Watch and participate in Incc Lives. • Create and share post and videos to express yourself. • Explore, network, and grow with people who care about culture and connection. Why The Incc? • A safe, inclusive space designed for meaningful social networking. • Original, trusted content that celebrates and educates. • A growing community committed to building cultural bridges in celebration of our shared humanity. • Opportunities to connect with leaders, creators, and changemakers. The Incc is more than just another social platform — as we are a melting pot of various cultures, The Incc was created to be that place where we honor that, through all kinds of original story telling that keep us informed, entertained and remind us of our shared humanity. The Incc: “Where Culture Meets Community” Join us and be a part of the journey.

Screenshots

Damus4 screens
THE INCC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THE INCC at none against Damus's 2. THE INCC also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Damus's advantage is ratings volume (673 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Damus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. THE INCC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THE INCC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Damus has 673 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Damus ships an update every 2 months, THE INCC every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Damus versus THE INCC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDamusTHE INCC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (673 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings673 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB210 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDamus Nostr, IncINCCUBATOR INC

Customer experience

Damus

All ratings673 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.8%

THE INCC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Damus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to post or view content
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices
  • Issues with connecting to relays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add polls and voting features
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Implement user-controlled moderation tools
  • Add support for more languages

THE INCC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Damus

Subscriptions2
  • Purple$9.991 Month
  • Purple Yearly$99.991 Year
None

THE INCC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Damus free?
Damus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THE INCC free?
THE INCC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Damus or THE INCC?
THE INCC is rated higher. Damus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 673 ratings, while THE INCC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Damus or THE INCC have ads?
Neither Damus nor THE INCC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Damus or THE INCC?
Damus ships an update every 2 months, and THE INCC every 8 days. Most recently, Damus was updated on October 27, 2026 and THE INCC on October 25, 2026.

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