Comparison

Selene vs JianBox

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

Head to head
About

Selene

This app provides a dedicated calendar solution for shift workers, including nurses, doctors, and customer service staff. It offers automatic and manual scheduling, colleague calendars, and detailed statistics. Enjoy a customizable interface with multiple themes and icons, plus iCloud synchronization for data backup and multi-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual shift scheduling
  • Unlimited colleague calendars
  • Shift swap recording
  • Clear shift statistics
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Widget support
Features
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Selene is a shift calendar for people who work rotating or irregular shifts. No ads. No in-app purchases. No sign-up. All 30 themes included. SHIFT ALARMS Set an alarm time for each shift type. Alarms are scheduled automatically around your shifts. Requires iOS 26 or later. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS View upcoming shifts and events without opening the app. COMPARE SCHEDULES Add multiple calendars to compare your shifts with other people's. SHIFT STATISTICS View shift statistics for a selected date range. SHARE SCHEDULES Share your schedule with family, friends, or colleagues. EXPORT SCHEDULES Export shift calendars as PDFs or images, and multi-person schedules as CSV spreadsheets. Share or print your schedules. EXPORT TO SYSTEM CALENDAR Add your shifts to the system calendar. NOTES AND REMINDERS Record notes and shift swaps, and set event reminders. THEMES AND LAYOUTS Choose from 30 themes with an illustrated classic layout. DARK MODE All themes support light and dark mode, with the option to follow your device's settings. HOLIDAYS Display U.S. federal holidays in your calendar. ICLOUD SYNC Sync and back up your schedule across your devices using iCloud. DEVICE SUPPORT Available on iPhone and iPad, with adaptive layouts for iPhone Duo. Launched in 2018, Selene is now in its ninth year and still regularly updated. Thank you to every user, longtime and new, for your support and feedback. Feature requests and reports of issues are welcome. Contact us in the app: Settings > Contact Developer.

About

JianBox

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for document management, file organization, and media processing, all while ensuring 100% local processing for maximum privacy. It scans, edits, converts, and secures your files without requiring any cloud uploads or account logins.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline processing
  • Document scanning and PDF editing
  • File unarchiving and compression
  • Private vault with encryption
  • Batch file renaming
  • Video and audio toolkit
Features
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JianBox = Document Scanner + PDF Editor + File Unarchiver + Private Vault, all in one. 100% Local Processing. Your files never leave your device. One app, twelve capabilities, zero cloud uploads, zero account login required. Scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, extract archives, free up storage, encrypt files—everything happens offline on your iPhone and iPad. Documents & Scanning 【Camera Scanner】 Snap photos or import from album. Auto edge detection, enhancement, multi-page scanning, export as PDF. Contracts, receipts, notes, IDs—turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly. 【Image to PDF】 Select multiple images and merge them into a single PDF. Custom page sizes (A4/Letter), watermark support. Fully offline. 【PDF Editor】 Reorder, rotate, delete, or extract PDF pages with simple drag-and-drop gestures. 【PDF Verifier】 Professional PDF inspection tool: page consistency check, blank page detection, metadata viewer, SHA-256 hash verification. Auto-generates verification reports for compliance scenarios. 【Signature Tool】 Place personal signatures or company stamps on PDFs. Drag-and-drop positioning, resize, rotate, batch signing across multiple files. Final step for contract approval and formal delivery. Files & Compression 【HEIC Converter】 Batch convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to universal JPG format. Adjustable quality and dimensions, text or image watermark support. Solves the "Windows can't open iPhone photos" problem. 【Unarchiver】 Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ. Also create password-protected ZIP archives from multiple files. Open compressed attachments directly without a computer. 【Batch Renamer】 Rename files or photos with prefix, suffix, numbering, find-replace, timestamps. Preview before applying, undo support. 【Storage Cleaner】 Scan large files, duplicate photos, and app caches. Free up space with one tap. Media Processing 【Video & Audio Toolkit】 Convert formats, compress files, trim videos, extract audio tracks. All processing happens locally with zero data usage. Privacy & Security 【Private Vault】 Encrypt and store sensitive files and photos. Face ID / Touch ID locked. Bank-level encryption protects your data even if your phone is lost. Productivity Tools 【Clipboard History】 Automatically saves copied text. Pin important items, search history, categorize. Never lose a copied verification code or address again. 【QR Scanner & Generator】 Scan QR codes and barcodes, or generate custom QR codes. History auto-saved for easy reference. Key Features • 100% Offline — Files stay on your device, never uploaded • 12-in-1 Toolkit — Replace 12 separate apps, save storage • Clean and Tidy — Clean, distraction-free interface • iPad Optimized — Full-screen support, split-view ready • Multi-Language — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Privacy & Security JianBox respects your privacy. All file processing occurs entirely on your device. We do not collect, upload, or store any of your file contents. The Private Vault uses device-level encryption. No account sign-up required. No usage tracking. No marketing notifications. Pro Version One-time purchase. iPhone + iPad universal. Lifetime access to all 12 tools. No subscription, no recurring fees, no account binding. Future updates included forever. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the in-app support feature.

Screenshots

Selene4 screens
JianBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Selene at 4.7 against JianBox's 3.0. Selene also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. JianBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Selene asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Selene holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Selene has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selene ships an update every 3 days, JianBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Selene versus JianBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeleneJianBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiawen Sun涛 刘

Customer experience

Selene

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

JianBox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Selene

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JianBox

One-time1
  • JianBox Pro lifetime unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Selene free?
Selene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JianBox free?
JianBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Selene or JianBox?
Selene is rated higher. Selene averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while JianBox averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Selene or JianBox have ads?
JianBox shows ads; Selene does not.
Which is updated more often, Selene or JianBox?
Selene ships an update every 3 days, and JianBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Selene was updated on October 29, 2026 and JianBox on October 28, 2026.

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