Shilo vs Harmony Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Harmony Journal
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Welcome to the best Journal app on iOS. Harmony Journal is a space to write the thoughts of the day, week, month, year. It’s a place to offload, to plan things, to let off some of that mental noise. Key features: - iOS 16 support: You don’t need the latest software to journal with us, this app supports any device capable of running iOS 16 and above. - Privacy: Lock your app with FaceID, TouchID or a Password of your choosing. - iCloud Syncing: Automatically syncs your journal across iPhone and iPad, so you’re always up to date and backed up. - Dark mode: A must have if you write your journal at the end of the day. - Photos: Add as many photos to your journal entry as you want. - Tagging: Add tags to your entries, so you can filter by tags later. - Colour: Express yourself with a variety of colourful backgrounds. - Apple Pencil (iPad only): A must have, for that true journal writing experience. - App Icons: Express yourself, by switching up your app icons. - Exporting: If you feel like sharing an entry, use our export feature to export to PNG or PDF. - Voice Memos: Add a voice memo to your journal entries. Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Harmony Journal at none against Shilo's shown. Shilo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). 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.
Shilo ships an update every 6 days, Harmony Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shilo | Harmony Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S. Marlowe LLC | Patrik Ell |
In-app purchases
Shilo
No in-app purchases
Harmony Journal
No in-app purchases









