Comparison

Nostash vs Smena

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

Head to head
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.

About

Smena

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Take the headache out of time-tracking and shift management. With Smena, employees clock in and out with a tap or scan β€” no expensive hardware needed β€” and you get real-time visibility into who’s working, when and where. Instant setup β€” start tracking in under 5 minutes. Works on any smartphone or tablet; no special hardware required. Flexible check-in options. Employees simply scan a QR code or tap an NFC tag to check in/out β€” ideal for offices, warehouses, retail shops, and more. Works for any size business. Unlimited locations and check-in points. Manage multiple offices, warehouses or stores from one dashboard. Employees can’t check in unless physically on-site. Powerful shift planning & scheduling. Build weekly schedules with a simple grid β€” avoid conflicts, reuse shift templates, and collaborate across managers in real time. Insightful reporting & analytics. Export data to Excel, review raw working hours, monitor productivity, and identify underperforming employees β€” all without manual paperwork.

Screenshots

Nostash4 screens
Smena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Nostash at 3 against Smena's 1. Smena's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Nostash versus Smena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostashSmena
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerry YiuGreen IT

In-app purchases

None

Nostash

No in-app purchases

None

Smena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nostash free?
Nostash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smena free?
Smena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nostash or Smena have ads?
Neither Nostash nor Smena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nostash or Smena?
Nostash ships an update weekly, and Smena weekly. Most recently, Nostash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smena on September 28, 2026.

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