Comparison

Allume vs NexaEar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Allume

This app provides a digital canvas for organizing thoughts and ideas. It allows users to create nested boards, link content, and combine various media types like text, images, and PDFs. Collaborate with others in real-time on shared workspaces.

Highlights
  • Nested boards for deep ideation
  • Linked cards for referencing
  • Remixing content from PDFs and images
  • Unified canvas for text, ink, and files
  • Real-time collaboration with shared workspaces
  • PDF annotation and export
Features
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Allume (formerly Muse) is a canvas for thinking that helps you get clarity on things that matter. Think in private or collaborate with others. BEYOND WHITEBOARDS with nested boards Each Muse board is like a whiteboard that can hold even more whiteboards. Your boards grow organically over time as you develop an idea. Stay in the ideation flow, worry about organizing later. REFERENCE & REMIX with linked cards & excerpts Linked cards let you reference boards from multiple places. And excerpts let you remix parts of PDFs and images without losing the context of the source. Grow your Muse into a space of interconnected whiteboards. ONE CANVAS FOR ANYTHING with ink + text + cards Developing an idea starts with collecting inspiration and stray thoughts. Muse lets you put everything on a single canvas: writing, scribbles, notes, images, videos, PDFs, web links, and any other files. Lay out all the raw materials, then connect the dots with ease. COLLABORATION with shared workspaces Add collaborators to a Muse workspace to plan and strategize together. They'll feel right at home with live cursors, comments, following, and templates. AND PLENTY MORE → Search and quick-jump to boards → Read and annotate PDFs → Create connections between cards → Export boards as PDFs or PNGs → Local-first data with instant sync LEARN MORE Website: https://allume.com/ Community: https://allume.com/community Contact us: hello@allume.com Terms of service: https://allume.com/terms

About

NexaEar

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Connect your earphones — no specific model, no particular style. Breaking the rigid requirements of translation headsets, instantly unlock a new era of AI experience for your earphones. - Translates between 110+ languages, covering all your translation needs for travel, business meetings, studying abroad and more. - Exclusive translation interaction designed for earphones — Earphones Mode: Share one earphone with another person, and each of you can listen to the translated speech in real time. - Video & Voice Call Translation Mode: real-time translation of call content, eliminating language barriers during conversations. - High-quality white noise to help you fall asleep, relax and meditate.

Screenshots

Allume3 screens
NexaEar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Allume at 4 against NexaEar's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Allume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NexaEar sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allume ships an update every 2 weeks, NexaEar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Allume versus NexaEar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllumeNexaEar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilestone Made, LLC菲 陈

Bugs and requests

Allume

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Eraser size issues
  • Undo history reset when navigating between boards
  • Crashes when erasing large areas
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • iPhone app not usable without iPad or Mac
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  • Freezing and performance issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • More pen color and workspace options
  • Zoom in/out within a board
  • Search functionality
  • Checklists
  • Support for pen tablets on Mac
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  • Straight line drawing with arrowheads
  • Monthly payment plan

NexaEar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Allume

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited membership, monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro membership, monthly$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited membership, yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Pro membership, yearly$99.991 Year
9 purchases

NexaEar

One-time9
  • 100 AI Points$3.99
  • 300 AI Points$9.99
  • 600 AI Points$16.99
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  • 1200 AI Points$26.99
  • Professional Membership (1 Month)$29.99
  • 2400 AI Points$39.99
  • Flagship Membership (1 Month)$79.99
  • Professional Membership (1 year)$299.99
  • Flagship Membership (1 year)$799.99

Questions

Is Allume free?
Allume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NexaEar free?
NexaEar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Allume or NexaEar have ads?
Neither Allume nor NexaEar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allume or NexaEar?
Allume ships an update every 2 weeks, and NexaEar weekly. Most recently, Allume was updated on October 23, 2026 and NexaEar on October 28, 2026.

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