Nos is “social media for humans, not algorithms” - an iOS Nostr client built by the team behind Planetary, focusing on making Nostr accessible to mainstream users through excellent onboarding and discovery features. Note: the last App Store update was February 2025 (v1.2), though GitHub activity suggests ongoing development.

Key Features

Ad-Free Social Media: No ads, no tracking, no toxic algorithms
Your Feed, Your Choice: Reverse chronological content from people you follow
Easy Onboarding: Best-in-class new user experience
List Management: Create, edit, and delete custom lists
One Identity, Many Apps: Your Nostr account works across 50+ apps
Cross-Protocol Friends: Connect with friends on Mastodon and Bluesky
Open Source: Fully transparent, contribute to development yourself
Lightning Integration: Simple zapping
Media Rich: Beautiful media rendering

Why Choose Nos?

Nos is perfect for iPhone users who want a simple, approachable introduction to Nostr. The onboarding process is the smoothest in the ecosystem, and discovery features help new users find content without confusion.

Technical Details

Developer: Planetary Team (Verse)
Open Source: Yes (MPL-2.0)
Platform: iOS 16.0+
Last App Store Update: February 2025 (v1.2)
GitHub Activity: Ongoing (5,297 commits, active PRs)

Unique Advantages

Best onboarding for newcomers
Curated discovery reduces overwhelm
Professional team behind development
Cross-protocol bridges to Mastodon and Bluesky