# Damus

> The social network you control

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628663131](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628663131)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1628663131`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Damus Nostr, Inc
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (675 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.17
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2023-01-31
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/damus/id1628663131)
- **Website:** [https://damus.io](https://damus.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://damus.io/privacy-policy.txt](https://damus.io/privacy-policy.txt)

## Description

Damus is a decentralized social network you control, built on open internet protocols. You own your data and your speech, in a censorship-resistant space where individuals and businesses connect without traditional platforms.

Key features include end-to-end encrypted private messaging; zero-friction signup; relay-based delivery to avoid single points of failure; programmable bots for automation; and Lightning tips to reward friends.

## Rankings

- #63,629 — Overall

## Review summary

Damus is praised as a leading Nostr client with a clean UI, reliable performance, and active development, including media uploads and Apple Music integration. However, users report stability problems (crashes), relay connectivity and posting reliability issues, and missing undo capabilities for likes/reposts. Some worry about Apple App Store crypto policy risk affecting features like Zaps, plus OS compatibility gaps on iOS 17 and Mac OS. Overall, it’s seen as the best mobile Nostr client with strong potential, but with notable reliability and platform caveats.

### Pros

- Great UI and a snappy, intuitive user experience.
- Reliable performance and a solid Nostr client with a feature-rich experience.
- Media uploads and Apple Music integration add to usability.
- Active, ongoing development with frequent improvements.
- Emphasizes content ownership and direct tipping, with censorship resistance.

### Cons

- Stability issues: frequent random freezes and crashes.
- Relay connectivity and posting reliability can be poor (relays won’t connect; posts may fail with no feedback).
- Crypto features like Zaps face App Store policy risk and potential removal by Apple.
- Inability to undo likes/reposts and limited editing of interactions.
- Cross-platform compatibility gaps: iOS 17 support issues and some Mac OS features don’t work.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628663131)