Mobile App Installation

Use Nostria on the go with our mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Current Status

🚧 Mobile apps are currently in development

While we prepare the mobile apps, you can still use Nostria on mobile:

  1. Web App on Mobile Browser - Full featured and works great!

  2. Progressive Web App (PWA) - Install the web version as an app

    • Works offline
    • Receives notifications
    • Feels like a native app

Coming Soon

iOS App

Planned Features:

  • Native iOS experience
  • Push notifications
  • Share extension
  • Widgets
  • iCloud sync
  • Touch ID / Face ID

Requirements (When Available):

  • iOS 13 or later
  • 100MB free space
  • Internet connection

Installation (When Available):

  1. Open the App Store
  2. Search for "Nostria"
  3. Tap "Get" to download
  4. Launch from your home screen

Android App

Planned Features:

  • Material Design UI
  • Push notifications
  • Share functionality
  • Widgets
  • Biometric authentication

Requirements (When Available):

  • Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
  • 100MB free space
  • Internet connection

Installation (When Available):

  1. Open Google Play Store
  2. Search for "Nostria"
  3. Tap "Install"
  4. Launch from your app drawer

Using the Web App on Mobile Now

The mobile web experience is excellent:

Add to Home Screen

On iOS (Safari):

  1. Visit nostria.app
  2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  3. Scroll and tap "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Name it "Nostria" and tap "Add"

On Android (Chrome):

  1. Visit nostria.app
  2. Tap the menu (⋮)
  3. Tap "Add to Home screen"
  4. Name it "Nostria" and tap "Add"

Mobile Web Features

Everything you need is available now:

  • ✅ Create and view posts
  • ✅ Send and receive messages
  • ✅ Manage your profile
  • ✅ Join communities
  • ✅ Get notifications
  • ✅ Search and discover
  • ✅ Camera integration
  • ✅ Share from other apps

Enable Notifications

On iOS:

  1. Open Safari settings
  2. Navigate to Nostria website settings
  3. Enable notifications

On Android:

  1. Open Chrome settings
  2. Go to Site Settings
  3. Enable notifications for nostria.app

Mobile-Optimized Features

The web app adapts to mobile:

  • Touch-optimized UI: Large tap targets, swipe gestures
  • Responsive design: Perfect layout on any screen size
  • Camera access: Take photos directly in the app
  • Share integration: Share to Nostria from other apps
  • Offline caching: View content without internet
  • Pull to refresh: Update your feed with a swipe

Mobile Performance Tips

For best mobile experience:

  1. Keep your browser updated
  2. Clear cache periodically
  3. Close unused browser tabs
  4. Enable data saver if on limited data plan
  5. Use WiFi for better performance with media

Comparison: PWA vs Native App

Feature PWA (Now) Native App (Coming)
Installation ✅ ✅
Offline Mode ✅ ✅ Better
Notifications ✅ ✅ Push
Performance ✅ Good ✅ Better
Storage ✅ ✅ More
Camera/Gallery ✅ ✅
App Store ❌ ✅
Auto-updates ✅ ✅

The PWA is excellent right now, and native apps will offer even more!

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Alternative: Other Nostr Clients

While waiting for Nostria mobile apps, you can use other Nostr clients on mobile:

  • Damus (iOS) - Popular Nostr client
  • Amethyst (Android) - Feature-rich Android client
  • Primal (iOS & Android) - User-friendly option

Your Nostria account works with any Nostr client! Just import your keys.

Mobile-Specific Tips

Battery Saving

  • Disable background refresh when not needed
  • Use dark mode to save battery (OLED screens)
  • Limit notification frequency

Data Usage

  • Download media only on WiFi
  • Enable data saver mode
  • Cache content for offline viewing

Security

  • Enable biometric lock on your device
  • Don't save keys in browser autofill
  • Use a password manager for keys
  • Enable device encryption

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will native mobile apps be available? A: We're actively developing them! Follow our updates for launch announcements.

Q: Will my account work on the mobile app? A: Yes! Your keys work across all Nostria platforms and other Nostr clients.

Q: Is the web app secure on mobile? A: Yes, when used properly. Always verify the URL and use secure connections.

Q: Can I use Nostria offline on mobile? A: The PWA caches content for offline viewing, but you need internet to post or sync.

Q: Will mobile apps be free? A: Yes! Nostria will remain free with optional premium features.

Next Steps

While we build the native apps:

  1. Install the PWA →
  2. Create your account →
  3. Optimize for mobile →

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This page will be updated when mobile apps launch. Check back soon! 📱