Comparison

Nutshell vs LX ToolBox

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

Head to head
About

Nutshell

Streamline your Notion workflow on mobile. This app offers customizable widgets and quick access to your Notion tasks and pages, allowing you to view, create, and update content without navigating through the full Notion interface.

Highlights
  • Customizable task/page lists
  • Quick access via bottom bar tabs
  • Create and update Notion pages
  • Home screen widgets
  • Filter and sort Notion properties
Features
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Your Notion databases, one tap away. Nutshell turns the databases you already have in Notion into a fast, focused mobile app. Tasks, groceries, habits, reading lists, projects — whatever you track in Notion, Nutshell puts it on your home screen and gets you in and out in seconds. A TAB BAR THAT'S YOURS Build your own navigation. Each tab on the bottom bar shows a list, a group of lists you pick, or every list from a database — as many or as few tabs as you want. CAPTURE IN SECONDS Add new pages with a quick-entry sheet that feels like a dedicated to-do app, not a document editor. Templates can pre-fill properties for you — a page added from your "Today" list is already dated today. LISTS THAT MATCH YOUR SETUP Filter and sort pages the way you do in Notion, and choose exactly which properties each card shows. No digging through pages to find the view you need. EDIT ON THE GO Check things off, update properties, and append quick notes to a page's content — all without waiting for Notion to load. WORKS OFFLINE Your pages are stored on your device. Changes are saved locally first and synced to Notion; if you're offline, just sync again when you're back. WIDGETS FOR ANY LIST Put any list on your home screen with customizable widgets. Tap an item to open it in Nutshell or jump straight to Notion — your choice. FREE TO TRY, PRO WHEN YOU'RE READY The free version lets you connect one Notion workspace and browse your databases. Nutshell Pro unlocks editing and quick add, home screen widgets, unlimited tabs and workspaces, and every layout — available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Nutshell requires a Notion account. Nutshell is an independent app and is not affiliated with Notion Labs, Inc.

About

LX ToolBox

Features
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LX ToolBox – Practical tools for lighting techs, touring crews & designers LX ToolBox is a purpose-built toolkit for lampies, lighting designers, programmers, and stage professionals. Designed for real-world use on site and on the road, it puts essential lighting, power, rigging, and show-control tools in one fast, reliable app. Whether you’re advancing a show, building a rig, patching fixtures, checking power, or dealing with timecode, LX ToolBox helps you work quickly and confidently. Core Features Rigging & Power :: Rigging Load Tally (NEW) Build a quick touring load tally by category (fixtures, truss, motors, distro, cable). View total load, per-point averages, and utilisation for planning and paperwork. (Planning tool only — clear safety disclaimers included.) ::Power Colour Codes International single-phase and three-phase wiring colour references with side-by-side comparison. ::Power Sign-Off Sheets Capture inspection data, signatures, and export a professional Power Sign-Off PDF. ::Voltage & Power Tools Useful calculators for safe and consistent power setups. Lighting & Control ::Pin Outs Clear, quick-reference connector pinouts for common lighting and power connectors. ::DMX Calculators Addressing and utility tools to simplify patching and programming. ::Timecode Calculator (NEW) Convert between timecode, frames, and seconds across common frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30). Ideal for playback, show control, and synchronisation workflows. Utilities ::Measurement Converter Common touring conversions for distance, weight, and more. ::MIDI Pad Send MIDI / OSC controls for integration with consoles and show-control systems. ::Sound FX Handy utility sound effects. ::Torch Instant flashlight access for dark stages and venues. Built for the road Modern glass-style UI optimised for low-light environments Fast navigation straight into tools Clear safety messaging where it matters (power & rigging) Designed for touring, theatre, broadcast, and live events LX ToolBox is not a replacement for qualified professionals — it’s a fast, practical companion that helps lighting crews stay organised, consistent, and efficient.

Screenshots

Nutshell4 screens
LX ToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nutshell at Free against LX ToolBox's $5.99. Nutshell also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). LX ToolBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nutshell is free to download; LX ToolBox costs $5.99 up front. Nutshell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LX ToolBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nutshell ships an update weekly, LX ToolBox every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nutshell versus LX ToolBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNutshellLX ToolBox
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向伟 陈1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nutshell

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Nutshell Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Nutshell Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

LX ToolBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nutshell free?
Nutshell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LX ToolBox free?
LX ToolBox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nutshell or LX ToolBox have ads?
Neither Nutshell nor LX ToolBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nutshell or LX ToolBox?
Nutshell ships an update weekly, and LX ToolBox every 6 months. Most recently, Nutshell was updated on October 6, 2026 and LX ToolBox on October 4, 2026.

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