# Damus vs THE INCC

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Damus | THE INCC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (673 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damus/id1628663131/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-incc/id1642749165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **673** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Damus Nostr, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510689510) | [INCCUBATOR INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642749617) |

## What reviewers say

### Damus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damus/id1628663131)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purple | $9.99 | per month |
| Purple Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Censorship-resistant
- 💰 Bitcoin/Lightning integration
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🌐 Decentralized protocol

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search/discovery features
- 💬 Lack of moderation tools

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to post or view content
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Issues with connecting to relays

**Requested features**

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


### THE INCC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-incc/id1642749165)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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