# Silo vs Kanbann

The clearest difference is price: Kanbann at Free against Silo's $1.99. Kanbann also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (80% vs 38%). Silo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Kanbann is free to download; Silo costs $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kanbann sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kanbann holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Silo's written reviews are positive against 80% of Kanbann's.

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, Kanbann monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silo | Kanbann |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanbann/id1480933645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) | [Atadore SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339696719) |

## What reviewers say

### Silo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369)

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch native design, Discreet haptic alerts, Focus and break cycles, Adjustable timer intervals, Distraction-free operation, Task management and reminders (Pro), Focus stats tracking (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SILO Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Kanbann

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanbann/id1480933645)

Manage your Trello boards and cards directly from your Apple Watch. Create, move, and comment on cards, manage checklists, and even use Siri for hands-free task creation. Works independently of your phone over Wi-Fi or cellular.

**Highlights:** Create and archive Trello cards, Move cards between lists, Comment on cards, Manage checklists, Siri integration for task creation, Independent watch operation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silo free?

Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kanbann free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Silo or Kanbann?

Kanbann is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Kanbann averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Silo or Kanbann have ads?

Neither Silo nor Kanbann shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silo or Kanbann?

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kanbann monthly. Most recently, Silo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Kanbann on July 5, 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.*