Damus vs Noverelle
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/
Noverelle
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Noverelle is a new kind of AI companion — characters with real personalities, ongoing lives, and a memory of every conversation you've had. MEET CHARACTERS WHO FEEL REAL Every character has their own personality, interests, and sense of humor. Talk about your day, your plans, whatever's on your mind — they'll ask questions, push back, and remember what matters to you. THEY REMEMBER Mention a job interview on Tuesday, and they might ask how it went days later. Every character builds a real memory of your relationship — no starting over every conversation. STORIES THAT KEEP MOVING Characters have their own unfolding lives — a project, a decision, a rivalry — and they'll bring you into it. Their story continues whether you're there or not, and they'll text you when something happens. THEY TEXT FIRST Match with a character and they'll reach out on their own — sometimes right away, sometimes later that day — the way a real conversation actually starts. YOUR WAY, YOUR PACE Free daily gems keep the conversation going. Upgrade to VIP for more, or just enjoy what's free. Noverelle is a work of fiction. Every character, photo, and conversation is generated by AI — you are never talking to a real person. Intended for ages 17+. Questions or feedback? support@noverelle.co Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Noverelle at every 8 days against Damus's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Noverelle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Damus ships an update every 2 months, Noverelle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Damus | Noverelle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (673 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 673 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Damus Nostr, Inc | Longevify |
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
Noverelle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Damus
- Purple$9.991 Month
- Purple Yearly$99.991 Year
Noverelle
- VIP Weekly$10.997 Days
- VIP Monthly$26.991 Month
- 200 Gems$2.99
- 500 Gems$6.99
- 1200 Gems$14.99
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- 3000 Gems$29.99









