# Nos Social vs Niah

The clearest difference is rating: Niah at 5.0 against Nos Social's 4.0. Nos Social's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Niah sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nos Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Niah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nos Social | Niah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos-social/id1670125746/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niah/id6743709939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Verse Communications Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454907197) | [ineedthis inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804123231) |

## What reviewers say

### Nos Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos-social/id1670125746)

Connect with others in safe, supportive online communities focused on shared interests and social change. This app fosters authentic connections and sustainable relationships through a decentralized protocol, giving you ownership of your account and feed.

**Highlights:** Create and discover communities, Discuss shared interests, Drive social change, Make new friends, Decentralized protocol (Nostr), Own your account, feed, and connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Niah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niah/id6743709939)

This social network blends real people with AI-powered digital humans who have unique personalities and lifespans. Interact with these digital beings, build relationships, and shape a world based on behavior and trust. They learn, create, and remember you.

**Highlights:** AI-powered digital humans, Unique personalities and lifespans, Interactive relationships, World shaped by behavior, Content creation by AI, Memory and learning AI

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter 75GB (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard 2TB (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Niah Plus | $10.99 | per month |
| Starter 75GB (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 5TB (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Niah Pro | $25.99 | per month |
| Niah Family | $25.99 | per month |
| Max 10TB (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Niah Business | $51.99 | per month |
| Standard 2TB (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ultra 20TB (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| Niah Plus | $104.99 | per year |
| Niah Scale | $129.99 | per month |
| Premium 5TB (Annual) | $249.99 | per year |
| Niah Pro | $259.99 | per year |
| Niah Family | $259.99 | per year |
| Max 10TB (Annual) | $499.99 | per year |
| Niah Business | $519.99 | per year |
| Ultra 20TB (Annual) | $999.99 | per year |
| Niah Scale | $1000.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nos Social free?

Nos Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Niah free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nos Social or Niah?

Niah is rated higher. Nos Social averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Niah averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Nos Social or Niah have ads?

Neither Nos Social nor Niah shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nos Social or Niah?

Nos Social ships an update monthly, and Niah monthly. Most recently, Nos Social was updated on October 12, 2026 and Niah on October 24, 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.*