Comparison

Silo vs Paper Page

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

Head to head
About

Silo

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
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Silo is a Pomodoro-style focus timer built for Apple Watch and iPhone. It uses subtle wrist haptics to guide focus and break sessions without loud alerts, distracting notifications, or constant phone checking. Perfect for students, people with ADHD, deep-work professionals, and anyone who wants a calmer way to stay on track. Silo is especially powerful on Apple Watch: a tap on your wrist tells you when to focus, when to take a break, and when to return. It’s ideal for libraries, offices, meetings, and anywhere silence matters. “To add something to your daily life without intrusion or complication—that’s what the Apple Watch is about, and this app does a great job of that.” — Apple WatchCast Podcast FEATURES • Apple Watch-first focus timer • Pomodoro-style focus and break sessions • Gentle haptic alerts on your wrist • Adjustable timer intervals on Apple Watch and iPhone • Pause and resume anytime • Quiet, distraction-free design • Great for silent environments • Works great with Airplane Mode SILO PRO • Apple Watch Complications • Plan your day with tasks and reminders • Assign tasks to focus sessions • Mark tasks complete • Custom focus presets • Track daily and weekly focus stats • iCloud sync for tasks and stats Support: support@silofocus.com Terms: silofocus.com/terms Privacy: silofocus.com/privacy

About

Paper Page

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Some thoughts only appear for a moment. You’re talking to someone. They mention a book, a restaurant, or something you’d like to look up later. You know that in an hour, you might not remember it anymore. That’s why Paper Page was created. Open the app, write it down, and get back to what you were doing. No folders, reminders, deadlines, or complicated planning. Because not everything belongs in your calendar. Not everything has to become a project. Sometimes, a simple digital sheet of paper is enough. Features • Quickly capture thoughts, ideas and tasks • Clean, minimalist interface • Light and Dark Mode • Highlight important notes with a simple double tap • Dictate notes using your iPhone’s built-in voice dictation • No ads • Your data stays on your device Tip: Tap the Paper Page logo to discover hidden gestures and settings.

Screenshots

Silo4 screens
Paper Page4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Page at none against Silo's 2. Paper Page also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Silo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads 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

Silo costs $1.99 and Paper Page $2.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paper Page asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, Paper Page daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Silo versus Paper Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiloPaper Page
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbox StudioKamila Sleboda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
None

Paper Page

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Paper Page free?
Paper Page costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silo or Paper Page have ads?
Neither Silo nor Paper Page shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silo or Paper Page?
Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paper Page daily. Most recently, Silo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paper Page on October 19, 2026.

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