Quick Review of Popular Nostr Mobile Clients (Mobile Only, No Web Apps):
1. #Damus (iOS) score 7.5/10
The original and most well-known iOS client, with a clean, attractive interface.
Downsides: Weakest feature set. Poor wallet integration (wallet is technically connected but often stuck on "loading," hiding your balance), no offline reading, and no multi-account switching.
2. #Primal (iOS, Android, Web) 9.5/10
The best all-around Nostr client. Beautiful UI, feature-rich, and includes a "trending" section that makes discovering hot posts easy.
Downsides: Lacks a cache-clearing option, which on iOS can cause the app to balloon in size over time. (Seriously, screw you, iOS.)
3. #Nostur (iOS) 8/10
Supports cache cleanup and offers a "slow mode" to save data.
Downsides: Ugly UI. Misaligned posts and images create a messy, cluttered layout.
4. #Nostrmo (All Platforms) 8.5/10
Feature-rich and powerful.
Downsides: Interface isn't as polished, and updates are infrequent.
5. #Amethyst (Android) 8/10
Comprehensive feature set, and the most popular client on Android.
Downsides: Dated, unattractive UI. Some design quirks (like loading invisible content) and slow updates.
6. #YakiHonne (All Platforms) 9/10
Solid feature set.
Downsides: Bloated—packed with niche features most users don't need. Also lacks offline reading support.
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I would rate Primal first, only because the onboarding is easier, you can be up and running rather quickly. They also offer a NIP-05 and lightning address with the premium subscription option, pricing is fair.