Comparison

Damus vs Noverelle

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

Noverelle

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Damus4 screens
Noverelle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Damus versus Noverelle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDamusNoverelle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (673 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings673 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDamus Nostr, IncLongevify

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

2 purchases

Damus

Subscriptions2
  • Purple$9.991 Month
  • Purple Yearly$99.991 Year
6 purchases

Noverelle

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Weekly$10.997 Days
  • VIP Monthly$26.991 Month
One-time4
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • 500 Gems$6.99
  • 1200 Gems$14.99
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  • 3000 Gems$29.99

Questions

Is Damus free?
Damus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noverelle free?
Noverelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Damus or Noverelle have ads?
Neither Damus nor Noverelle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Damus or Noverelle?
Damus ships an update every 2 months, and Noverelle every 8 days. Most recently, Damus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Noverelle on October 29, 2026.

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