twonly vs Shared
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
twonly
This social networking app focuses on secure and carefree moment sharing with end-to-end encryption. It prioritizes user privacy and avoids addictive features, offering a distraction-free experience. Developed and hosted in Europe, it is funded by a monthly fee, ensuring users are not the product.
- End-to-end encryption
- Focus on sharing moments
- No addictive features
- No ads
- European-based development and hosting
- User privacy prioritized
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Carefree sharing With end-to-end encryption, enjoy the peace of mind that only you and your friends can see the moments you share. Focus on sharing moments Say goodbye to addictive features! twonly was created for sharing moments, free from useless distractions or ads. Based in Europe twonly is developed and hosted exclusively in Europe. Created by a student, not a big tech company selling your personal data for profit. You are not the product! twonly is clearly and transparently funded by a monthly fee and not by selling your data. Terms of Use: https://twonly.eu/de/legal/agb.html Privacy Policy: https://twonly.eu/de/legal/privacy.html
Shared
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Join Shared, the private social network for your real life. Create spaces with your friends where you can post, chat, and relive moments together — instantly. Share photos, react, talk in real time, and personalize your conversations to match your vibe. From everyday moments to unforgettable nights, everything stays between you and the people you choose. Want more privacy? Create secret spaces, fully locked and accessible only to selected members. Capture instantly with the integrated camera, stay connected through real-time messaging, and build your own private social world. Less noise. More real moments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shared at every 5 days against twonly's every 10 days. twonly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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.
twonly ships an update every 10 days, Shared every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | twonly | Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Mueller | Paul Demangeat |
In-app purchases
twonly
No in-app purchases
Shared
No in-app purchases
