Conscious Journal vs Shilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Conscious Journal
This app encourages daily reflection and mindfulness to reduce stress and foster personal growth. It provides a space for free writing and offers daily inspirational quotes to support well-being.
- Daily journaling
- Mindfulness practice
- Stress reduction
- Inspirational quotes
- Personal growth support
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Conscious Journal helps you reduce stress, practice mindfulness, and stay connected with your inner thoughts through daily journaling. Write freely, reflect on your experiences, and discover a new inspirational quote each day to support personal growth and well-being.
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 ads: Conscious Journal at none against Shilo's shown. Conscious Journal also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Shilo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Conscious Journal against 5.0 for Shilo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Conscious Journal ships an update monthly, Shilo every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Conscious Journal | Shilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dominique Strachan | S. Marlowe LLC |
Customer experience
Conscious Journal
Shilo
In-app purchases
Conscious Journal
No in-app purchases
Shilo
No in-app purchases
