# Damus vs Tweetx for Twitter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tweetx for Twitter at every 11 days against Damus's every 2 months. Tweetx for Twitter also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Damus's advantage is ratings volume (673 vs 40) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Damus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tweetx for Twitter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Damus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Damus has 673 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Damus's written reviews are positive against 76% of Tweetx for Twitter's.

Damus ships an update every 2 months, Tweetx for Twitter every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Damus | Tweetx for Twitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (673 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damus/id1628663131/reviews)** | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweetx-for-twitter/id6450922671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **673** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Damus Nostr, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510689510) | [龙起 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715955147) |

## 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


### Tweetx for Twitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweetx-for-twitter/id6450922671)

Enhance your social media experience with advanced browsing, content downloading, and customization tools. Manage your feed, filter unwanted content, and enjoy a personalized interface across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Browse enhanced tweet timelines, Download videos and images, Search bookmarks and tweets, Filter unwanted content, Customize homepage tabs, Display long tweets, Tweet translation

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly auto-renew | $0.99 | per month |
| iOS lifetime Pro | $5.49 | one-time |
| MacOS lifetime Pro | $5.49 | one-time |
| All Platform lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and refreshing UI
- 🚫 No ads
- 👍 Good user experience
- 🚀 Smooth and seamless operation
- 🎨 Customizable themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Pages not loading
- 🐛 Freezes on Macbook M1
- 🐛 Not working on iOS 12.5.7
- 🐛 Cannot sign in

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Won't download from Twitter
- Error loading, retry
- Doesn't open
- Sign-in page keeps saying 'retry'

**Requested features**

- Fix iOS 12 compatibility
- Fix video download sound issue
- Fix cache clearing issue
- Improve image sharing functionality
- Fix large icon size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Damus free?

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

### Is Tweetx for Twitter free?

Tweetx for Twitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Damus or Tweetx for Twitter?

Damus is rated higher. Damus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 673 ratings, while Tweetx for Twitter averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do Damus or Tweetx for Twitter have ads?

Neither Damus nor Tweetx for Twitter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Damus or Tweetx for Twitter?

Damus ships an update every 2 months, and Tweetx for Twitter every 11 days. Most recently, Damus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tweetx for Twitter 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.*