Comparison

JOUDE vs So.Shell Nails

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JOUDE

Features
Read full description

Joude is your social best friend who brings together like-minded people through thoughtfully curated gatherings and activities at London’s most exclusive venues. We connect individuals living parallel social lives: people with similar energy and lifestyles who would genuinely enjoy each other’s company but might never cross paths naturally. Every Joude experience is carefully orchestrated: from selecting 8-10 perfectly matched participants based on compatibility, to booking those impossible-to-get tables at the city’s most sought-after venues. Whether it’s an intimate dinner at a hidden speakeasy, a pottery class in Shoreditch, or padel in Mayfair, we handle every detail so you can simply show up and connect. We’re designed for socially confident people who love meeting new connections but find approaching strangers awkward. Think of us as that impossibly well-connected friend who always knows the right people, the perfect spot, and exactly when to bring everyone together. Because the best connections happen when someone who understands social chemistry creates the perfect conditions for genuine interaction.

About

So.Shell Nails

Book professional nail and brow treatments at multiple London locations. Enjoy premium services with long-lasting results, managed effortlessly through the app. Discover exclusive offers and track your beauty history.

Highlights
  • Book and manage appointments
  • Choose location, service, technician
  • Exclusive offers and updates
  • Track visit and treatment history
  • Premium nail & brow treatments
  • Parallel manicure & pedicure services
Features
Read full description

So.Shell is a premium nail & brow brand redefining beauty care in London. Book professional manicures, pedicures and brow treatments across our six locations with ease, precision and long-lasting results – all in one seamless app. So.Shell brings together expert technicians, uncompromising hygiene standards and modern efficiency to deliver beauty treatments that last up to 4 weeks. Our salons are designed for busy Londoners who value quality, time and consistency. With the So.Shell app, you can manage your beauty routine effortlessly – from quick bookings to exclusive offers – whether you visit us at Westfield White City, Covent Garden, Wimbledon or any of our other London locations. Why clients love So.Shell: - Premium nail & brow treatments with long-lasting results - Parallel manicure & pedicure services to save time - Professional-grade sterilisation and hygiene standards - Highly trained technicians and consistent service quality - Multiple London locations for maximum convenience With the app you can: - Book and manage appointments in seconds - Choose your preferred location, service and technician - Receive exclusive offers and updates - Track your visits and treatment history Discover a smarter, more elegant way to care for your nails and brows — with So.Shell.

Screenshots

JOUDE4 screens
So.Shell Nails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JOUDE at none against So.Shell Nails's shown. JOUDE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). So.Shell Nails's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JOUDE ships an update weekly, So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
JOUDE versus So.Shell Nails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOUDESo.Shell Nails
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJOUDE LTDLDN Nails Ltd (So.Shell London)

In-app purchases

None

JOUDE

No in-app purchases

None

So.Shell Nails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JOUDE free?
JOUDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is So.Shell Nails free?
So.Shell Nails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JOUDE or So.Shell Nails have ads?
So.Shell Nails shows ads; JOUDE does not.
Which is updated more often, JOUDE or So.Shell Nails?
JOUDE ships an update weekly, and So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. Most recently, JOUDE was updated on September 18, 2026 and So.Shell Nails on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons