# Nutshell vs Confera

The clearest difference is rating: Confera at 5.0 against Nutshell's 3.9. Nutshell's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nutshell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Confera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Confera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nutshell has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nutshell | Confera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutshell-widgets-for-notion/id6450901305/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/confera-conference-notes/id6801247666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [向伟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477592614) | [Dobbins Innovation Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590873533) |

## What reviewers say

### Nutshell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutshell-widgets-for-notion/id6450901305)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Nutshell Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Nutshell Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Confera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/confera-conference-notes/id6801247666)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Confera Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Confera Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Confera Pro Conference Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nutshell free?

Nutshell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Confera free?

Confera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nutshell or Confera?

Confera is rated higher. Nutshell averages 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Confera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nutshell or Confera have ads?

Neither Nutshell nor Confera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nutshell or Confera?

Nutshell ships an update weekly, and Confera every 5 days. Most recently, Nutshell was updated on November 12, 2026 and Confera on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*