Merton Libraries vs So.Shell Nails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merton Libraries
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books directly from your mobile device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access Merton Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
So.Shell Nails
Book professional nail and brow treatments at multiple London locations. Enjoy premium services with long-lasting results, managed effortlessly through the app. Discover exclusive offers and track your beauty history.
- Book and manage appointments
- Choose location, service, technician
- Exclusive offers and updates
- Track visit and treatment history
- Premium nail & brow treatments
- Parallel manicure & pedicure services
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So.Shell is a premium nail & brow brand redefining beauty care in London. Book professional manicures, pedicures and brow treatments across our six locations with ease, precision and long-lasting results – all in one seamless app. So.Shell brings together expert technicians, uncompromising hygiene standards and modern efficiency to deliver beauty treatments that last up to 4 weeks. Our salons are designed for busy Londoners who value quality, time and consistency. With the So.Shell app, you can manage your beauty routine effortlessly – from quick bookings to exclusive offers – whether you visit us at Westfield White City, Covent Garden, Wimbledon or any of our other London locations. Why clients love So.Shell: - Premium nail & brow treatments with long-lasting results - Parallel manicure & pedicure services to save time - Professional-grade sterilisation and hygiene standards - Highly trained technicians and consistent service quality - Multiple London locations for maximum convenience With the app you can: - Book and manage appointments in seconds - Choose your preferred location, service and technician - Receive exclusive offers and updates - Track your visits and treatment history Discover a smarter, more elegant way to care for your nails and brows — with So.Shell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Merton Libraries at none against So.Shell Nails's shown. Merton Libraries also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). So.Shell Nails's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Merton Libraries ships an update every 3 months, So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merton Libraries | So.Shell Nails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | London Borough of Merton | LDN Nails Ltd (So.Shell London) |
Customer experience
Merton Libraries
So.Shell Nails
In-app purchases
Merton Libraries
No in-app purchases
So.Shell Nails
No in-app purchases
Questions
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