Comparison

Plasma vs Nostash

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

Head to head
About

Plasma

Directly connect to your Core Lightning node and manage it remotely via the Lightning network. This app offers lightning-fast performance for node management, requiring only your node's public ID and a rune for connection.

Highlights
  • Connect to Core Lightning node
  • Remote node management
  • Lightning network connection
  • Scan LNLink QR codes
  • Fast performance
Features
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Connect to your Core Lightning node directly over the Lightning network with Plasma! Scan a LNLink QR code and remotely manage your node, Plasma is lightning fast. All it requires is your nodes public ID and a rune to connect.

About

Nostash

This extension allows Safari users to sign Nostr events directly within their browser. It adheres to the NIP-07 specification, enabling secure interactions with the Nostr network. Compatible with Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Highlights
  • Nostr signing functionality
  • NIP-07 specification compliance
  • Safari browser extension
  • Secure event signing
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Nostash is a Nostr signing extension for Safari that follows the NIP-07 specification.

Screenshots

Plasma4 screens
Nostash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nostash at weekly against Plasma's monthly. Plasma's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plasma ships an update monthly, Nostash weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plasma versus Nostash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlasmaNostash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenton LLCTerry Yiu

Customer experience

Plasma

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

Nostash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plasma

No in-app purchases

None

Nostash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plasma free?
Plasma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nostash free?
Nostash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plasma or Nostash have ads?
Neither Plasma nor Nostash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plasma or Nostash?
Plasma ships an update monthly, and Nostash weekly. Most recently, Plasma was updated on June 4, 2026 and Nostash on September 9, 2026.

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