What struck me first was its lightning-fast loading speed, followed by a wealth of features that this client offers. Nostrudel has seamlessly integrated some of the most popular Nostr tools, making it a must-try for Nostr enthusiasts. The left-side navigation menu includes the usual suspects like notifications, messages, relays, profile, and more. But what sets it apart is the additional links it offers – Badges, Streams, Lists, Communities, Goals, Emojis, and Tools (which includes third-party options). Most of these are self-explanatory, but some are worth exploring further.

The attention to detail in Nostrudel.ninja is quite impressive. Badges, for example, was initially a sensation that lost some of its shine over time. Nostrudel, however, has made it incredibly easy to dive back into the world of Nostr Badges by providing a convenient link that takes you to a page showcasing a plethora of well-known and popular badges in the Nostr community.

But what really caught my attention was the "Stream" link. It seamlessly integrates Zap.Stream right into the client without requiring you to open another browser tab. Moreover, when you visit any user's profile, you'll find a tab that neatly organizes and categorizes information about that profile. One of these categories is "Stream," and clicking on it reveals all the current and past streams associated with that specific profile. This is further enhanced by the "Goals" link, which displays the current zap goals set by those you follow for their streams. It's all incredibly convenient.

A couple other links that are worth mentioning include the Emoji link. It provides you with a list of popular and animated emojis that you can link to and associate with your Nostr profile, allowing you to use them with clients that support their use, such as Zap.Stream and Nostrudel itself. These clients give users the freedom to react to notes with a wide variety of emojis, far more customizable than the standard options like 👍, 🤙, or ♥.
Lists allows you to view, create and modify any lists you may have such as mute lists for example.

I like for clients to have a well functioning search and their search function works very well.

In summary, Nostrudel.ninja is a feature-packed tool that's well worth exploring. If you're looking to enhance your Nostr experience, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Just in case you're not in the know, Apple issued a stern warning to the makers of the popular iOS app 'Damus.' The tech giant threatened to expel the app from their App Store unless the 'zaps' functionality, associated with posted notes, was removed. The rationale provided was vaguely along the lines of 'a requirement for Apple Pay integration.' Consequently, Damus took the requisite steps, adjusting the app to ensure its continued availability to the wider audience on the App Store.

t didn't take long for the ingenious minds populating the Nostr community to devise a workaround that didn't "violate" any of Apple's "policies." Hence, ZapplePay was born. This astute website enables users to link their GetAlby wallet to their Nostr accounts, which in turn provides a seamless ability to zap anyone from any Nostr client using their favorite emoji as the trigger. If you're interested in learning more about ZapplePay and how to set it up, take a look at this YEGHRO blog post for a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow guide.

With that, the flow of zaps is back, reaching new heights. If you're a fan of data and statistics, Nostr.Band is a great resource for a visual take on what's going on in the Nostr network. Just hit their 'Stats' tab.

The brilliant minds behind Nostr have thus far tackled every obstacle thrown their way. I, for one, am curious and eager to see what challenge they will conquer next.

Stay calm and Zap on.

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 https://primal.net/downloads After signing up and downloading “TestFlight”, you’ll be able to take the app for a test run or “flight,” if you will.
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.