Shine vs SOFIAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine
This app provides a 100% online professional account designed for businesses and freelancers. It simplifies daily administrative and banking tasks, allowing users to manage invoices, payments, and company creation with ease. Enjoy a transparent pricing model and expert support.
- Online professional account
- Invoice creation and management
- Company creation services
- Mastercard World Debit card
- Virtual cards
- Real-time notifications
- Expert support 7 days a week
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The professional account that simplifies the daily life of companies and freelancers. Shine offers a responsible, 100% online pro account, a true administrative and banking co-pilot for businesses, VSEs, SMEs, startups, freelancers, professionals and artisans. Thanks to Shine, 100.000 businesses, professionals and freelancers enjoy a simplified banking experience and can focus on what really matters: their success. "The administrative survival kit for entrepreneurs and freelancers" - FORBES "Simple, transparent pricing that contrasts with traditional institutions." - LE FIGARO 1) THE PRO ACCOUNT THAT SIMPLIFIES YOUR DAILY LIFE - Only takes 5 minutes to open - French RIB - Experts available 7 days a week to answer all your questions - Mastercard World Debit card accepted everywhere - Apple Pay compatible - Virtual cards to secure your payments on the internet - Unlimited history - Transfers & direct debits - Real time notifications - 100% customizable - Access on mobile, tablet and computer 2) SIMPLY INVOICE AND BILL YOUR CUSTOMERS - Professional and compliant invoices - Create an invoice in a few clicks - Send and follow-up your invoices in the app - Simplified encashment, by card or bank transfer - Automatic reminders possible if your customers are late in paying you 3) A COMPLETE SOLUTION TO LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS - Quick and easy company creation - For French companies and micro-enterprises, SASU, SAS, EURL, SARL, SA, SCI... - 100% online capital deposit in 72 hours Shine has received the B Corp certification. This label recognizes its social and environmental commitment. Shine also donates 1% of its turnover to environmental associations, chosen by its customers and employees, as part of the "1% for the planet" movement. --- CREATE YOUR SHINE ACCOUNT NOW No commitment - 1st month free 1) Download the application 2) Create your account: all you need is an ID 3) Your pro account is opened within 48 hours For a company creation, Shine creates and sends your file to the State Administration within 3 working days. Need more information? Go to www.shine.fr Do you have a question? All our team is at your disposal, just reach out to us at promis_on_repond@shine.fr Shine, a company registered with the RCS of Paris under number 828 701 557, operating under the trade name Shine, approved by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution as a payment institution under number 71758, registered at 122 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris.
SOFIAL
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Avec l'application SOFIAL, Profitez du tableau de bord prévisionnel mis à jour en temps réel. Le cabinet vous proposera une solution de Gestion Complète avec vos finances et la comptabilité. Pour un meilleur pilotage, le cabinet comptable vous accompagnera également dans les prises de décision pour l entreprise afin d'encore améliorer les résultats de l'entreprise. L'application SOFIAL répond déjà aux exigences à venir de la facture Electronique avec le Format Factur-X, l'e-reporting et l'invoicing. Contactez le cabinet pour adhérer à la Plateforme Agréée et ainsi être en conformité avec la Facture Electronique. À cette occasion, le cabinet vous présentera ses nouveaux services
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shine at 15.1 against SOFIAL's 17.6. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shine | SOFIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shine FRANCE | NETexcom Groupe Informatique |
In-app purchases
Shine
No in-app purchases
SOFIAL
No in-app purchases









