Shilo vs Ember
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
Ember
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Ember is a simple, gamified habit-tracking app designed to help you build consistency and stay motivated. Track your habits, level up through progress, and turn daily actions into a rewarding system — without accounts, ads, or subscriptions. Why Ember Gamified habit progression Clean, focused iOS-native experience Your data stays private in your iCloud No tracking, no analytics, no ads No subscriptions or in-app purchases Built for Focus Ember is intentionally minimal. No distractions, no social features, no noise — just you and your habits. Start small. Stay consistent. Build momentum. Terms & Privacy: https://www.notion.so/degisner/Ember-Terms-Privacy-97408d3419bb8218bbae01249b717041?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ember at none against Shilo's shown. Ember also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). Shilo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). 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, Ember daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shilo | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S. Marlowe LLC | Andrew Tanchuk |
In-app purchases
Shilo
No in-app purchases
Ember
No in-app purchases
