Nostr Primal client app is thinking correctly

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 mar

Primal appears to be leading the way in the Nostr client innovation. They’ve developed their own client and introduced a premium subscription model. This paid tier includes features such as a Lightning wallet, access to their relay, media uploads, and more.

I think this is a smart business move, especially as more people gradually migrate to Nostr. Most users aren’t interested in managing their own relay or media hosting, which makes Primal’s offering particularly valuable. I believe it has the potential to become quite popular.

The subscription model also provides a sustainable way for Primal to generate revenue and continue developing new features.

Since my primary phone doesn’t have Google services, I couldn’t view the price initially. I installed the app on a different phone, and as shown in the screenshot, the subscription costs about $6.88 USD per month.

It seems that payment via Bitcoin Lightning is not currently supported, which is a bit surprising given the Nostr community’s affinity for Bitcoin.

I’d love to see other projects take a similar approach to foster healthy competition within the Nostr ecosystem.