Damus vs Cyper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Decentralized social network
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- No registration required
- Programmable bots integration
- Lightning tipping for friends
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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/
Cyper
This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encryption for all communications, ensuring your conversations remain private. It features live voice chat rooms for public or private discussions and provides a clean, full-featured experience without data tracking or advertisements.
- End-to-end encryption
- Live voice chat rooms
- No data tracking
- No advertisements
- Encrypted group chats
- File sharing
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Tired of data tracking and privacy risks? CyperChat is the private and secure messaging app you've been looking for. We believe real communication should be as confidential as a whisper. Complete Privacy with End-to-End Encryption: Every message, call, and file you send is protected by strong end-to-end encryption. This means no one can access your conversations except you and the intended recipient—not even us. Live Voice Chat Rooms: Create public or private voice rooms and speak live with anyone, from a few friends to a large audience. You can hold meetings, tell stories, or even have a stand-up comedy show without meeting in person. All conversations remain private and secure. No Data Tracking, No Ads: We do not collect your metadata (who you talk to, when, or for how long), we do not track your activity, and we serve no targeted ads. You are in full control of your digital footprint. Clean Experience, Full-Featured: Enjoy all the modern messaging features you need, including encrypted one-on-one and group chats, high-quality voice calls, and file sharing—all within a clean, intuitive interface designed for focused communication. Your Privacy. Our Promise. Rediscover the peace of mind that comes with truly private communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyper at none against Damus's 2. Cyper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Damus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Cyper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Damus ships an update every 2 months, Cyper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Damus | Cyper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (673 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 673 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Damus Nostr, Inc | Melon Pluto Technology Limited |
Customer experience
Damus
Cyper
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
Cyper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Damus
- Purple$9.991 Month
- Purple Yearly$99.991 Year
Cyper
No in-app purchases









