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Damus vs Nostur: catalog facts
Damus	Nostur
Freemium Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.	Free Available from the App Store or as a direct download, with published source.
macOS, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
No phone number or email needed to sign up Built on the open Nostr protocol	Multiple accounts and a guest mode Posts stored on device with export
You must keep your private key safe yourself Some extras require the paid Purple membership	Apple platforms only Zaps require a Lightning wallet
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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