Comparison

TutorNest vs Tutor Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — sent via your own Gmail or SMTP account. Templates fully customisable. Requires your own SMTP account — 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

Tutor Note

Features
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The Ultimate Tutoring Assistant for Private Tutors & Teachers – Tutor Note Managing tutoring sessions, tracking lesson time, and keeping student notes has never been easier. Tutor Note helps you stay organized so you can focus entirely on teaching. Key Features Real-Time Lesson Timer & Reminder • Monitor elapsed and remaining time in real-time with a clean interface. • Get timely notifications before sessions end to wrap up your lessons smoothly. Detailed Student Lesson Notes • Record topics covered, homework assigned, and personalized student feedback. • Easily review past notes to prepare effectively for your next tutoring session. Session & Payment Counter • Track total completed sessions against agreed prepaid course plans. • Stay on top of lesson counts and fee settlement timing effortless. Smart Search & Status Icons • Instantly find lesson logs by student name or teaching location. • Visual 'In-Session' and 'Reminder' status icons keep your day clear at a glance.

Screenshots

TutorNest4 screens
Tutor Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TutorNest at none against Tutor Note's shown. TutorNest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. TutorNest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Tutor Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TutorNest versus Tutor Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTutorNestTutor Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDSnowdropSoft

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TutorNest

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

Tutor Note

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is TutorNest free?
TutorNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tutor Note free?
Tutor Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TutorNest or Tutor Note have ads?
Tutor Note shows ads; TutorNest does not.

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