Comparison

TruBe 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

TruBe

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Private 1:1 Coaching Become your True Best with personalized, in-person coaching tailored to your goals. Our expert coaches craft sessions designed to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more confident — inside and out. Your wellness, your way. Download the TruBe app and discover experiences that move you

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
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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

TruBe4 screens
So.Shell Nails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: So.Shell Nails at every 4 weeks against TruBe's every 4 months. So.Shell Nails also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price and in-app purchases 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

TruBe ships an update every 4 months, So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TruBe versus So.Shell Nails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruBeSo.Shell Nails
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIwoo LtdLDN Nails Ltd (So.Shell London)

In-app purchases

None

TruBe

No in-app purchases

None

So.Shell Nails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruBe free?
TruBe 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.
Which is updated more often, TruBe or So.Shell Nails?
TruBe ships an update every 4 months, and So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. Most recently, TruBe was updated on October 10, 2026 and So.Shell Nails on October 5, 2026.

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