Comparison

Hyperduck vs Confera

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

Head to head
About

Hyperduck

Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.

Highlights
  • Send links via share sheet
  • Works offline
  • Automatic link opening on Mac
  • Trigger Mac shortcuts
  • No network required
  • Secure iCloud syncing
Features
Currently charting
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Quickly send a link from your iOS device to your Mac. It provides a “Send to Mac” button in the share sheet of any app that provides a URL. For example, share a link from Safari on your iPhone or iPad and have it open in the default browser on your Mac. You can send a link even if your iOS device and/or Mac are offline. The link will be sent and received the next time the devices are online. The link will never be lost. The devices do not need to be on the same network. Your iOS device and Mac must have iCloud enabled and be signed into the same Apple ID account. My personal use-case is that I often discover cool stuff when I check Twitter on the go and I want to dig deeper into it later on my Mac. I have tried Instapaper, Pocket, Safari Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and more. The problem with them all is that I forget to check them. You can even use this app to trigger shortcuts on your Mac from your iOS device. See the website for more info. Sends to one Mac only. Install the macOS app on the single Mac you want to receive links on. If you install it on multiple Macs, iCloud may deliver a link to any of them, unpredictably. Note: Because of an iOS bug, you have to restart your device for the Shortcuts actions to show up. Note: Links will not be sent when low power mode is enabled as background syncing is disabled then. They will be sent the next time you open the app. ■ FAQ ‣ How is it better than AirDrop? - Works when your Mac is offline - Works when you are not on the same network as your Mac - Much faster - Opens links on your Mac in the background ‣ How is it better than iCloud Tabs? - Works in any app with a share sheet, not just Safari - Links are opened as tabs in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac - You don't need to keep the tab open on your iOS device for it to be available on your Mac ‣ How is it better than Safari Reading List? - Links are opened right in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac ‣ Can you support multiple Macs? No. I would like to keep the app simple. ■ Privacy The app uses iCloud syncing to securely send links from your iOS device to your Mac. The app developer will not see the links you share. The app does not collect any personal data and does not have any tracking. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

About

Confera

Capture conference details, including audio, slides, and notes, then generate organized summaries with key takeaways and action items. Manage follow-ups and contacts, and sync data across devices. Offers an optional Pro subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Record sessions and capture slides
  • AI-generated session summaries
  • Action item tracking and reminders
  • Contact management with follow-up dates
  • Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
  • Export session briefs as PDFs
Features
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Confera helps you keep track of everything that happens at a conference, from the opening keynote to the conversations you have in the hallway. CAPTURE THINGS AS THEY HAPPEN Record a session with one tap, take photos of slides and whiteboards, and add quick notes or action items without losing focus on the speaker. GET A CLEAR SUMMARY OF EACH SESSION After a session, Confera turns your recording into an organized brief with the main takeaways, decisions, action items, and notable quotes. When it’s time to share what you learned, you won’t have to start from scratch. KEEP UP WITH YOUR FOLLOW-UPS Action items are collected in one place, so it’s easy to see what still needs your attention. Confera reminds you at the end of the day and keeps important tasks visible until you complete them. REMEMBER THE PEOPLE YOU MEET Save contacts from your sessions, add a follow-up date, and include a link to their LinkedIn profile or website. Reminders help you reconnect while the conversation is still fresh. SHARE WHAT YOU LEARNED Export session briefs as PDFs, send a highlights email, import your schedule from an ICS calendar file, and add action items to Apple Reminders. STAY IN SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES iCloud keeps your conferences, notes, and follow-ups up to date across your devices. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your next session and open action items at a glance, while Apple Watch complications keep the essentials close by. CONFERA PRO Confera Pro includes unlimited conferences, AI-generated briefs, PDF exports, ICS imports, highlights emails, business card scanning, and automatic briefs after each recording. Subscribe for $3.99 per month or $35 per year. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://dobbinslabs.com/confera/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://dobbinslabs.com/confera/termsofuse/

Screenshots

Hyperduck2 screens
Confera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Confera at Free against Hyperduck's $5.00. Confera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Hyperduck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (62 vs 1). On rating, ads and device support 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

Confera is free to download; Hyperduck costs $5.00 up front. Confera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Hyperduck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hyperduck against 5.0 for Confera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperduck has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperduck ships an update every 3 months, Confera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hyperduck versus Confera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperduckConfera
Price$5.00Free — better
Rating4.9 (62 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusDobbins Innovation Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Hyperduck

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%

Confera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hyperduck

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sometimes doesn't send items over
  • Fails to send webpage more than it works
  • No log for failed sends
  • Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
  • Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
  • Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
  • Option to work from Windows and Android

Confera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hyperduck

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Confera

Subscriptions2
  • Confera Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Confera Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Confera Pro Conference Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Hyperduck free?
Hyperduck costs $5.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Confera free?
Confera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyperduck or Confera?
Confera is rated higher. Hyperduck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Confera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hyperduck or Confera have ads?
Neither Hyperduck nor Confera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperduck or Confera?
Hyperduck ships an update every 3 months, and Confera every 5 days. Most recently, Hyperduck was updated on November 12, 2026 and Confera on October 25, 2026.

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