Comparison

TutorNest vs Albas

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

Head to head
About

TutorNest

Features
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TutorNest is the studio management app built for independent private tutors โ€” piano teachers, swimming coaches, language tutors, and more. Everything lives on your device. No account required. No data sent to any server. MANAGE STUDENTS Keep a complete profile for every student โ€” contact details, exam board, level, parent info, and private notes only you can see. SMART SCHEDULING Set up recurring weekly lessons with real-time conflict detection. Supports solo and group lessons. CREDIT LEDGER Record payments, apply lesson credits, and track every student's balance with a clean, accurate account history. INSTANT INVOICES Generate professional PDF invoices offline. Share via email, save to Files, or print. Supports GST/VAT, custom numbering, and bilingual output. EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS Automatically notify parents when lessons are confirmed or balances run low โ€” sent via your own Gmail or SMTP account. Templates fully customisable. Requires your own SMTP account โ€” no backend server, your credentials stay on your device ENCRYPTED BACKUP Export your entire database as an encrypted file. Restore from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or any file provider. PRIVACY FIRST TutorNest collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync. Your student records never leave your device. Privacy Policy: https://ycymycym.github.io/docs/tutornest/index.html Terms of Use: https://ycymycym.github.io/docs/tutornest/index.html

About

Albas

Features
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Albas is the all-in-one lesson management app built specifically for private tutors. Whether you teach one student or many, Albas keeps you organized so you can focus on what matters most โ€” teaching. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR DAY Your home screen gives you everything at a glance. See all of today's lessons, track which ones are done, spot your next upcoming session, and watch your daily earnings add up in real time. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. MANAGE YOUR STUDENTS Add each student with their name, grade level, subject, and individual lesson fee. All your student information lives in one place, so you always know who's next and what each lesson is worth. PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE The built-in calendar lets you schedule lessons in seconds. Set recurring sessions for students you see regularly and keep your weekly timetable always in order. UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS The analytics dashboard shows you exactly how your tutoring is performing. Switch between weekly and monthly views to see total lessons, completed sessions, and total earnings. A daily earnings chart shows your busiest days at a glance, and the student distribution chart breaks down where your time goes. MONTHLY PDF REPORTS โ€” PREMIUM With Albas Premium, generate a professional PDF report for any month. Choose a full summary for all your students or a detailed breakdown for a specific one. Share or print reports in seconds โ€” perfect for your own records or for sharing with parents. SMART REMINDERS Never miss a session. Set reminder notifications before each lesson starts, get notified when a lesson ends, and receive a daily morning summary so you always know what lies ahead. BUILT FOR TUTORS WORLDWIDE Albas supports 18 languages and a wide range of currencies, so no matter where you teach, the app feels right at home. PRIVATE AND SECURE All your data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers, no account is required, and you are always in full control of your information. ALBAS PREMIUM Unlock the full power of Albas with a Premium subscription and generate unlimited monthly PDF reports โ€” for all students or per individual student. Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Screenshots

TutorNest4 screens
Albas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TutorNest at 13.0 against Albas's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TutorNest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Albas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
TutorNest versus Albas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTutorNestAlbas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDAhmet Eren

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TutorNest

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$8.001 Month
  • Annual Pro$80.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$199.00
2 purchases

Albas

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TutorNest free?
TutorNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albas free?
Albas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TutorNest or Albas have ads?
Neither TutorNest nor Albas shows ads.

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