Primal but far from primitive
Primal.net is a bit new so it’s still a work in progress but is quickly becoming one of my favorite clients. It took some time before they were able to implement “zaps”, and their direct message feature is still being developed. However, everything that is currently functional works very well. It has become my go-to web client because I find it reliable. If I want to check my latest notifications, Primal is now my first choice—it was Iris previously—as it often shows me notifications that other clients miss for some reason. I assume this discrepancy is relay-related.
Primal offers several interesting features worth exploring. For example, their in-depth statistics tab shows useful information about what’s trending across Nostr, which accounts are receiving the most zaps, which notes are getting the most attention, the total number of users on the network, the total number of reactions, and so on. You can find all of this under their ‘Explore’ tab. Viewing these statistics provides a fascinating insight into the ecosystem.
Custom feeds are another great feature that Primal offers on their client. You can see what's popular and trending in multiple different ways. For example, do you want to know which accounts are getting the most zaps? There's a custom feed for that. Interested in seeing what someone else's feed looks like? You can visit their profile and create a custom feed for yourself. Curious about what's trending across your network, including your followers and those you follow, as well as those they follow? There's a custom feed for that as well. You can even follow hashtags or specific keywords if you prefer, and turn them into a custom feed. The level of customization and the way your media is presented to you is clearly a key area of focus for the Primal team.
Primal has recently released the beta version of its iOS app. It’s not yet available on the App Store. However, if you’re interested in trying it out, you can visit
One aspect that immediately stood out to me when first using the app was their excellently implemented Zaps integration. Primal guides you through the process of linking your GetAlby account with the app, facilitating frictionless zapping and creating a seamless experience. I find myself using the Primal app as frequently as I use Damus. Currently, these two apps are my go-to options for iOS.
I'm eagerly anticipating how Primal will evolve and grow as they refine and perfect their client.
