Flockin vs Shilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flockin
Discover and connect with new people based on shared interests and events. Match with others through likes, chat, or video calls. Find local happenings or create private gatherings to expand your social circle.
- Profile matching via likes
- Chat and video chat functionality
- Event discovery and creation
- Search by name or profile URL
- QR code scanning for connections
- View who liked your profile
- Ghosting indicator on profiles
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Meet new people and find out where everyone is flockin so that you can attend too. Match Like a photo or text that is listed on someone's profile to match with them. You can chat or video chat with any matches. There are lot's of discovery options that go beyond a simple list of nearby people. You can send a like to someone that posted in an event. Met someone last night outside of the app? You can search by name or their profile URL. If they gave you a QR code instead of a phone number, you can scan that QR code too. Most importantly, you can see who has liked you for free. Worry less about ghosting. A person's profile will show whether they usually do not respond to new matches or whether they enjoy having conversations with new matches. Events View nearby events to meet people, such as a salsa dance event at a local restaurant. You can also create an unlisted event to share only to your friends. Keep track of attendance at the event, post a comment, or upload a photo to those interested before the event or after the event has ended. If you like an event, you can even upvote the post.
Shilo
This app offers a private space for personal expression, meaningful connections, and self-discovery without ads or trends. It prioritizes user individuality and control over who can access your content.
- Individuality and authenticity
- Deep, meaningful connections
- Self-discovery and curation
- Privacy and user control
- Ad-free experience
- No invasive algorithms
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Shilo is a haven for all the sentiments, ideas, and moments that matter most. No ads, no trends, no invasive algorithms. Why you should join: Individuality: Shilo empowers you to celebrate who you are and develop personal treasures. Liberating you from chasing trends and the quest for validation. Here, authenticity takes center stage. Meaningful Connection: On this platform connections run deep. Carve out space just for you and your inner circle. Or connect with a world-wide community of people with interests and values like yours. Self-Discovery: Shilo is built to enrich and facilitate your journey of self-discovery. Our platform enables you to curate and explore everything that matters to you. Privacy and Control: We hold your privacy sacred, providing a sanctuary for unguarded expression and granting you complete control over who is allowed in. User Agreement & Privacy Policy: https://www.shiloapp.io/user-agreement https://www.shiloapp.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shilo at none against Flockin's 1. Flockin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Flockin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shilo asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flockin against 5.0 for Shilo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Flockin ships an update weekly, Shilo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flockin | Shilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ramblon LLC | S. Marlowe LLC |
Customer experience
Flockin
Shilo
In-app purchases
Flockin
- Premium Bump$0.99
Shilo
No in-app purchases
