# Primal vs Voronoi by Visual Capitalist

The clearest difference is rating: Primal at 4.9 against Voronoi by Visual Capitalist's 4.0. Primal also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 52%) and ratings volume (928 vs 82). Voronoi by Visual Capitalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Primal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Voronoi by Visual Capitalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Primal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Primal has 928 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Primal's written reviews are positive against 52% of Voronoi by Visual Capitalist's.

Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, Voronoi by Visual Capitalist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Primal | Voronoi by Visual Capitalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (928 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primal/id1673134518/reviews)** | [4.0 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voronoi-by-visual-capitalist/id6447905904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **928** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primal Systems Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134521) | [Revolve Marketing Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682943636) |

## What reviewers say

### Primal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primal/id1673134518)

Experience a next-generation social media platform built on Nostr and Bitcoin. Enjoy rich media feeds, long-form articles, and integrated Bitcoin wallet functionality. Discover content easily and authorize other Nostr apps with remote login.

**Highlights:** Rich media feeds with playback, Built-in Bitcoin wallet, Long form articles, Extensive content discovery, Advanced search, Remote Login for Nostr apps, Configurable ambient sounds

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primal Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Primal Pro Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Primal Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Primal Pro Yearly Subscription | $749.99 | per year |
| Prepaid Nostr Zaps | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Secure and private social experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Seamless integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network
- 🤘 Empowering decentralized social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for Canadian users
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and discovery features
- 🔔 Inconsistent push notification support

**Reported bugs**

- Losing relay connections when switching to desktop
- Issues with account creation and sign-in process
- Inconsistent display of reactions from other Nostr apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Nostr reaction types
- Implement robust community/subreddit features
- Improve cache management and clearing options
- Provide better account management and sign-out options


### Voronoi by Visual Capitalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voronoi-by-visual-capitalist/id6447905904)

Explore data-driven stories with interactive charts and maps. This platform provides verifiable data behind every visualization, allowing users to form their own informed perspectives. Customize your feed to focus on topics and creators you care about.

**Highlights:** Interactive data visualizations, Verifiable data sources, Customizable content feeds, Creator community, Fact-based content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great data visualization
- 👍 Informative content
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Fast and to the point
- 🌟 High-quality information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Small text, hard to read
- 📉 Politically biased content
- 🖥️ No iPad version
- 😵 Overwhelmingly bright
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening/loading
- App frozen on green logo screen
- Blank visuals after update
- Unable to open after updates
- No posts showing

**Requested features**

- iPad version of the app
- Dark mode
- Follow creators tab
- Persistent sign-in option
- Increase topic limit beyond 7


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Primal free?

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

### Is Voronoi by Visual Capitalist free?

Voronoi by Visual Capitalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Primal or Voronoi by Visual Capitalist?

Primal is rated higher. Primal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while Voronoi by Visual Capitalist averages 4.0 from 82 ratings.

### Do Primal or Voronoi by Visual Capitalist have ads?

Neither Primal nor Voronoi by Visual Capitalist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Primal or Voronoi by Visual Capitalist?

Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voronoi by Visual Capitalist fortnightly. Most recently, Primal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Voronoi by Visual Capitalist on September 21, 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.*